tendo la ndoa

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Swahili[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, the act of marriage.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

tendo la ndoa (ma class, no plural)

  1. (euphemistic) sex (sexual intercourse)
    Synonym: ngono

Usage notes[edit]

Even though the word refers to marriage, it's used for sex in and outside of marriage.