indimi

Swahili

gonjwa

GO-njwah

How to say it

SwahiligonjwaGO-njwahsoon
Englishill, sicksoon
Frenchmaladesoon

Meaning

ill, sick, or unwell; describing a state of poor health.

Good to know

You use this word to talk about feeling unwell or sick.

Examples

  • Ninaumwa, najisikia gonjwa.I am sick, I feel unwell.
  • Kaka yangu amekuwa gonjwa kwa siku kadhaa.My brother has been ill for several days.
  • Mtoto wangu ni gonjwa tangu jana.My child has been sick since yesterday.
  • Je, bado uko gonjwa leo?Are you still sick today?

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