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Swahili

joto

JOH-toh

How to say it

SwahilijotoJOH-tohsoon
Englishheatsoon
Frenchchaleursoon

Meaning

heat or warmth, or by extension a fever.

Good to know

common everyday word for temperature and, in medical contexts, for a high fever.

Examples

  • Leo kuna joto kali sana.Today it is very hot.
  • Mtoto ana joto, ni lazima tumpeleke hospitali.The child has a fever, we must take him to the hospital.
  • Je, joto la maji haya ni la kutosha kuoga?Is the temperature of this water enough for bathing?
  • Walikimbilia kivulini kuepuka joto la mchana.They ran to the shade to escape the midday heat.

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