Swahili
kiponya
ki-PO-nya
How to say it
Swahilikiponyaki-PO-nyasoon
Englishremedy, medicinesoon
Frenchremède, médicamentsoon
Meaning
a medicine or remedy used to treat illnesses or injuries.
Good to know
You take kiponya to feel better when you're sick.
Examples
- Nilichukua kiponya cha homa.I took medicine for the fever.
- Kiponya hiki kinasaidia kuondoa maumivu.This remedy helps relieve pain.
- Alitumia kiponya cha asili.He used a traditional remedy.
- Je, kiponya hiki kinafanya kazi?Does this remedy work?
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