kidudu
kee-DOO-doo
How to say it
Swahilikidudukee-DOO-doosoon
Englishtiny insect, bug; germsoon
Frenchpetit insecte, bestiole ; microbesoon
Meaning
A very small creature such as an insect or a mite, and in everyday speech a germ. It is the small form of mdudu, insect.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural vidudu; vijidudu is used for germs too small to see. Kidudu mtu is a person seen as a troublemaker.
Examples
- Kuna kidudu kwenye glasi yangu ya maji.There is a little bug in my glass of water.
- Nimeona kidudu kwenye ua hili.I have seen a tiny insect on this flower.
- Osha mikono ili kuua vidudu.Wash your hands to kill germs.
Forms
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