Swahili
gugumu
goo-GOO-moo
How to say it
Swahiligugumugoo-GOO-moosoon
Englishbody odorsoon
Frenchodeur de transpirationsoon
Meaning
body odor or the smell of sweat, especially from physical exertion.
Good to know
Gugumu is a natural part of being active, especially in warm weather.
Examples
- Baada ya mazoezi, nilihisi gugumu.After exercising, I felt sweaty.
- Gugumu ni kawaida wakati wa joto.Body odor is normal during hot weather.
- Baada ya mchezo, gugumu lilinuka sana.After the game, the body odor smelled very strong.
- Je, sabuni hii huondoa gugumu?Does this soap remove body odor?
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