Swahili
buhumu
bu-HU-mu
How to say it
Swahilibuhumubu-HU-musoon
Englishlungsoon
Frenchpoumonsoon
Meaning
the lung, an organ of breathing.
Good to know
a synonym is pafu.
Examples
- Buhumu husaidia mwili kupumua.The lungs help the body breathe.
- Moshi wa sigara huathiri buhumu.Cigarette smoke affects the lungs.
- Daktari alichunguza buhumu la mgonjwa.The doctor examined the patient's lung.
- Mazoezi huimarisha buhumu na moyo.Exercise strengthens the lungs and heart.
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