Jifinze Kiswahili

Zainabu ChororokaJune 24, 2025

Word: Jicho

Language: Swahili

Meaning in English: Eye (singular)

Origin:The word jicho comes from Bantu languages, where many body parts are given noun classes.

In Swahili, it belongs to the JI/MA noun class.Singular: jicho (eye)Plural: macho (eyes)The root can be traced across many Bantu languages with similar forms, often beginning with “ji-” or “li-” for singular, showing common linguistic ancestry.

Usage in a sentence:1. Swahili: Jicho langu linauma.English: My eye is hurting.2.

Swahili: Aliangalia kwa jicho la huruma.English: He looked with an eye of compassion.3.

Swahili (idiomatic): Ana jicho kali.English (idiomatic): He/She has a sharp eye. (Meaning: very observant or strict)

Zainabu ChororokaJune 24, 2025