Kirundi
igifuka
Word parts: igi-fuka
ee-gee-FOO-kah
How to say it
Kirundiigifukaee-gee-FOO-kahsoon
Englishpleurisysoon
Frenchpleurésiesoon
Meaning
an inflammation of the lining around the lungs, causing sharp chest pain; pleurisy.
Good to know
pleurisy
Examples
- Umuvuzi yavuze ko afise igifuka.The doctor said he has pleurisy.
- Ese igifuka kirakiza vuba?Does pleurisy heal quickly?
- Nta gifuka nfise, ni ubuhehema gusa.I don't have pleurisy, it's just a cough.
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