Swahili · Body & Health
mkono
Hand; arm
Beginnernoun
Definition
The upper limb, covering both hand and arm.
Example
Nawa mikono kabla ya kula.
Wash your hands before eating.
Etymology
'Mkono' is derived from the Proto-Bantu root meaning hand or arm, emphasizing its practical use in everyday life.
How & Where It’s Used
'Mkono' is widely used in both spoken and written contexts, applicable in daily conversation as well as formal discussions about health and anatomy.