maradhi
mah-RAH-dhee
How to say it
Swahilimaradhimah-RAH-dhee
Englishillness, disease
Frenchmaladie
Meaning
A condition of the body or mind that makes a person or animal sick.
Good to know
Ma class noun used in the plural (maradhi haya), though it can mean one illness; ugonjwa is the everyday word. Maradhi ya moyo are heart diseases.
Examples
- Maradhi ya moyo yanaongezeka mijini.Heart diseases are increasing in towns.
- Babu alilazwa kwa sababu ya maradhi ya kisukari.Grandfather was admitted because of diabetes.
- Usafi hupunguza maradhi mengi ya watoto.Cleanliness reduces many childhood illnesses.
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