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Usages of mgongo
Mgongo wa baba uliumia jana, kwa hiyo anatakiwa kupumzika nyumbani leo.
Father’s back was hurt yesterday, so he is required to rest at home today.
Akiwa na mgongo unaouma, hawezi kubeba vitu vizito kama kabla.
Having a back that hurts, he cannot carry heavy things as before.
Tafadhali usiketi vibaya; unaweza kuegemea ukuta ili mgongo usiume.
Please do not sit awkwardly; you can lean against the wall so your back does not hurt.
Usimwache mtoto abebe mkoba mzito, anaweza kuumia mgongo.
Do not let the child carry a heavy handbag; he/she could hurt his/her back.
Asubuhi, mimi ninapenda kunyoosha mgongo na mikono.
In the morning, I like to stretch my back and arms.
Mkoba wa mgongoni niliokuwa nao zamani ulikuwa mzito sana na haukuwa mzuri kwa mgongo wangu.
The backpack I had before was very heavy and was not good for my back.
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