Swahili
lengelenge
leng-eh-LENG-eh
How to say it
Swahililengelengeleng-eh-LENG-ehsoon
Englishblistersoon
Frenchcloquesoon
Meaning
a blister, especially from a burn, or a scar, welt, or pockmark on the skin.
Good to know
med. blister (from a burn); scar, weal, welt; pockmark
Examples
- Mkono wake ulipata lengelenge baada ya kuungua.His hand got a blister after being burned.
- Ana lengelenge usoni kutokana na ndui.He has pockmarks on his face from smallpox.
- Lengelenge lile lilikuwa likimuuma.That blister was hurting him.
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