Swahili · Body & Health
tumbo
Stomach; belly
Beginnernoun
Definition
The front part of the body below the chest.
Example
Tumbo langu linauma baada ya kula.
My stomach hurts after eating.
Etymology
The term 'tumbo' comes from the Bantu languages, where it refers specifically to the belly or stomach, often used in relation to physical sensations. It has garnered linguistic variations across different Bantu dialects.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tumbo' is predominantly used in informal speech regarding health or discomfort, and it can appear in both written and spoken formats across East Africa.