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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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