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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