Swahili
kikwapa
ki-KWA-pa
How to say it
Swahilikikwapaki-KWA-pasoon
Englishbody odorsoon
Frenchodeur de transpirationsoon
Meaning
an unpleasant odor from the armpit caused by sweating.
Good to know
perspira
Examples
- Alijisikia aibu kwa sababu ya kikwapa.He felt embarrassed because of the underarm odor.
- Deodorant husaidia kupunguza kikwapa.Deodorant helps reduce underarm odor.
- Je, kikwapa kinaweza kutibiwa?Can underarm odor be treated?
- Baada ya mazoezi, alihisi kikwapa kikali.After exercising, he noticed a strong underarm smell.
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