Swahili
kiungulia
kee-oon-goo-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikiunguliakee-oon-goo-LEE-ahsoon
Englishheartburnsoon
Frenchbrûlures d'estomacsoon
Meaning
a burning discomfort in the stomach or chest, often caused by indigestion; heartburn.
Good to know
Commonly used when discussing digestive issues.
Examples
- Nina kiungulia baada ya kula chakula kizito.I have a stomach upset after eating heavy food.
- Kiungulia kinaweza kusababishwa na chakula kibaya.A stomach upset can be caused by bad food.
- Nina kiungulia baada ya kula chakula kikali.I have heartburn after eating spicy food.
- Je, unasumbuliwa na kiungulia mara kwa mara?Are you troubled by heartburn often?
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