churuwa

How to say it

Meaning

measles, a contagious viral illness causing fever and a red skin rash.

Good to know

med measles

Examples

• Mtoto ana churuwa, mwili wake umejaa vipele.The child has measles, his body is covered in spots.
• Je, umeshapata chanjo ya churuwa?Have you already had the measles vaccine?
• Hawakumpeleka hospitalini alipopata churuwa.They didn't take him to the hospital when he got measles.