kuhara

How to say it

Meaning

To pass loose, watery stool often, usually because of an infection or of bad food or water.

Good to know

Usually heard in ugonjwa wa kuhara, diarrheal disease, and kuhara na kutapika, diarrhea and vomiting; kuharisha is a common verb with the same meaning.

Examples

• Mtoto amekuwa akihara tangu jana usiku.The child has had diarrhea since last night.
• Maji yasiyochemshwa yanaweza kusababisha kuhara.Unboiled water can cause diarrhea.
• Mgonjwa anahara na kutapika, apelekwe hospitali.The patient has diarrhea and is vomiting; he should be taken to hospital.

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