kibonge

How to say it

Meaning

a small pill, tablet, or capsule.

Good to know

{dimin. of bonge) pharm. tablet, pill, capsule

Examples

• Daktari alimwandikia vibonge vitatu kwa siku.The doctor prescribed three pills a day for him.
• Alimeza kibonge kimoja baada ya chakula.He swallowed one pill after eating.
• Je, vibonge hivi vinapaswa kunywewa na maji mengi?Should these pills be taken with plenty of water?
• Mtoto alikataa kumeza kibonge cha dawa.The child refused to swallow the medicine pill.