swahili [noun]

Shavu la samaki

Maana (Definition)

The delicate breathing gill organ of a fish; idiomatically, a tender vulnerability.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fish gill; (idiom) soft sensitive spot

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

shavu la samaki

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Fundi alichunguza shavu la samaki kuhakikisha ni mbichi kabisa."

Translation: The expert inspected the fish gill to ensure it was completely fresh.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Samaki Bahari Pwani