Swahili
mapune
mah-POO-neh
How to say it
Swahilimapunemah-POO-nehsoon
Englishskin diseasesoon
Frenchmaladie de peausoon
Meaning
a skin disease that causes discomfort and requires medical attention.
Good to know
Mapune is discussed in health contexts when talking about skin conditions.
Examples
- Alikuwa na mapune kwenye ngozi yake.He had a skin disease on his skin.
- Ni muhimu kutafuta matibabu kwa mapune.It's important to seek treatment for a skin condition.
- Alipata mapune baada ya kuogelea mtoni mchafu.He got a skin disease after swimming in a dirty river.
- Je, mapune haya yanaambukiza?Is this skin disease contagious?
Not yet checked by a native speaker.