Swahili
kitulizo
kee-too-LEE-zoh
How to say it
Swahilikitulizokee-too-LEE-zohsoon
Englishsedativesoon
Frenchsédatifsoon
Meaning
something that soothes or relieves pain or distress.
Good to know
'Dawa hii ni kitulizo cha maumivu' means this medicine is a painkiller.
Examples
- Dawa hii ni kitulizo kizuri cha maumivu ya kichwa.This medicine is a good painkiller for headaches.
- Muziki ulikuwa kitulizo baada ya siku ngumu.Music was a relief after a hard day.
- Alitafuta kitulizo cha huzuni yake.He sought something to soothe his sorrow.
- Je, kuna kitulizo chochote cha wasiwasi huu?Is there any relief for this anxiety?
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