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cheek in Swahili

cheek in Swahili is shavu, tako — cheek means the soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.

cheek in Swahili

shavu
noun
part of face
tako
noun
colloquial: buttock

What does "cheek" mean?

  1. noun The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.
    "She kissed him on the cheek."
  2. noun Bold or disrespectful speech; impudence, especially in a way that's more cheeky than offensive.
    "He had the cheek to ask for a raise after being late all week."
  3. verb To speak to someone in a bold, disrespectful way.
    "Don't cheek me, young man."

cheek in a sentence

  • She kissed him on the cheek.
  • His cheeks turned red from the cold.
  • He had the cheek to ask for a raise after being late all week.
  • Don't cheek me, young man.

Common Swahili translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cheek" in Swahili?

"cheek" in Swahili is shavu, tako. cheek means: The soft, fleshy part on either side of the face, below the eye.

How do you use "cheek" in a sentence?

Example: "She kissed him on the cheek." In Swahili, "cheek" is shavu, tako.

Are there other ways to say "cheek" in Swahili?

Yes — Swahili has 2 translations listed for "cheek": shavu, tako.

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