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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