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idiom [noun]

Dishi za chuma

Maana (Definition)

Metaphorical phrase describing a person who can stomach tough food or handle harsh situations.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

strong digestive constitution / resilient spirit

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dishi za chuma

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Urban Idiom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kijana yule ana dishi za chuma maana anakula chakula chochote bila shida."

Translation: That youth has an iron stomach because he eats any food without issue.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
tumbo gumuUvumilivu
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