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kujidhuru

koo-jee-DHOO-roo

How to say it

Swahilikujidhurukoo-jee-DHOO-roo
Englishto harm oneself, to hurt oneself
Frenchse faire du mal, se nuire

Meaning

To do harm to one's own body, health or interests, on purpose or through carelessness.

Good to know

The reflexive of kudhuru, to harm: alijidhuru, he harmed himself. Kujiumiza is the everyday word for a physical injury.

Examples

  • Usivute sigara, unajidhuru mwenyewe.Do not smoke, you are harming yourself.
  • Madaktari walimzuia asijidhuru tena.The doctors stopped him from harming himself again.
  • Anayekula chakula kibovu anajidhuru.Whoever eats spoiled food harms himself.

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Forms

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