Kinyarwanda
umwandu
Word parts: umw-andu
oo-MWAHN-doo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumwanduoo-MWAHN-doosoon
Englishinfectionsoon
Frenchinfectionsoon
Meaning
an infection or contamination, especially caused by disease.
Good to know
Used in health contexts, such as umwandu w'ubwandu (a viral infection).
Examples
- Uwo mwandu urashobora gukwirakwira.That infection can spread.
- Ese hari umwandu mu mazi?Is there contamination in the water?
- Nta mwandu ugaragara kuri we.No infection is visible on him.
- Abaganga bazacunga umwandu.The doctors will manage the infection.
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