idiom [verb]

Finya tumbo

Maana (Definition)

Literally 'pinch the belly'; to endure food scarcity or practice frugality during tough times.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

endure hunger / practice strict frugality

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

finya tumbo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Phrase

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tulilazimika kufinya tumbo wakati wa msimu wa ukame."

Translation: We were forced to endure hunger during the drought season.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Gombana Vumilia Akiba