Swahili
gumbizi
goom-BEE-zee
How to say it
Swahiligumbizigoom-BEE-zeesoon
Englishdizzinesssoon
Frenchvertigesoon
Meaning
dizziness or a fainting spell.
Good to know
Used with ana/wana: ana gumbizi, 'he is dizzy'.
Examples
- Ana gumbizi baada ya kusimama haraka.He is dizzy after standing up quickly.
- Nilipata gumbizi jua kali lilipoongezeka.I got dizzy when the sun got stronger.
- Kama una gumbizi, kaa chini mara moja.If you feel dizzy, sit down at once.
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