"Back" as a direction:
* "Nyuma" - This is the most common word for "back" meaning the opposite direction from the front.
* "Ithe" - This can also mean "back" as a direction, but it's more specific to the direction behind someone or something.
"Back" as a verb (to return):
* "Kuhuthia" - This means "to return" or "to go back."
"Back" as a part of the body:
* "Mugongo" - This means "back" as the part of the body.
"Back" as in "go back in time":
* "Kuguo" - This means "to go back" in the sense of returning to a previous point in time or situation.
Examples:
* "Ndi nyuma yako" - I am behind you.
* "Nimehuthia nyumbani" - I returned home.
* "Mugongo wangu unauma" - My back hurts.
* "Kuguo nyuma kwa miaka mingi" - To go back many years ago.
It's always best to consider the context when choosing the right Kikuyu word for "back."