Swahili
kiuaji
kee-oo-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahilikiuajikee-oo-AH-jeesoon
Englishdeadly weaponsoon
Frencharme mortelle, poisonsoon
Meaning
something that kills or has a deadly effect, such as a venomous snake, poison, or a lethal weapon.
Good to know
Also used in modern compounds like 'kiuadudu' (insecticide).
Examples
- Nyoka huyo ni kiuaji hatari sana.That snake is a very deadly killer.
- Sumu ile ni kiuaji cha kutisha.That poison is a terrifying killer.
- Polisi walikamata kiuaji kilichotumika kwenye mauaji.Police seized the deadly weapon used in the killing.
- Je, dawa hii ni kiuaji cha wadudu?Is this medicine an insecticide?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.