idiom [noun]

Ndugu wa tumbo moja

Maana (Definition)

An idiomatic expression denoting a full biological brother or sister sharing the exact same mother.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

full sibling / brother or sister from the same womb

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bro wa damu / sis wa damu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Kinship Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wao ni ndugu wa tumbo moja wanaopendana sana."

Translation: They are full siblings who love each other dearly.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ndugu wa damu Ndugu