ivunja

How to say it

Meaning

a tiny flea that burrows into the skin, especially of the feet, and causes irritation and sores.

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jigger, chigoe flea, sand flea

Examples

• Ivunja ryinjiye mu gikumu cyanje.A jigger burrowed into my toe.
• Umuganga yamvanye ivunja mu kirenge.The health worker removed a jigger from my foot.
• Ntukagenda utambaye amaguru ahantu hari amavunja.Don't walk barefoot where there are jiggers.
• Amavunja araboneka cyane mu turere tudafise isuku.Jiggers are common in areas lacking hygiene.

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