Swahili
kojozi
koh-JOH-zee
How to say it
Swahilikojozikoh-JOH-zeesoon
Englishdiureticsoon
Frenchdiurétiquesoon
Meaning
something that induces urination, a diuretic, related to mkojo (urine) and kukojoa (to urinate).
Good to know
related to kukojoa, to urinate; often used for a diuretic plant or medicine, compare kikojozi and mkojo.
Examples
- Dawa hii ina nguvu ya kojozi.This medicine has a diuretic effect.
- Je, mmea huu una sifa ya kojozi?Does this plant have diuretic properties?
- Hakuna kojozi katika dawa hii.There is no diuretic in this medicine.
- Waganga wanatumia mimea ya kojozi kutibu wagonjwa.Healers use diuretic plants to treat patients.
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