marhamu
mah-RHAH-moo
How to say it
Swahilimarhamumah-RHAH-moo
Englishointment, salve
Frenchpommade, onguent
Meaning
A soft, oily medicine rubbed on the skin to heal wounds, rashes, burns or aches.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural; also spelled marahamu. Kupaka marhamu is to apply ointment.
Examples
- Nesi alipaka marhamu kwenye jeraha lake.The nurse put ointment on his wound.
- Nunua marhamu ya kuungua kwenye duka la dawa.Buy an ointment for burns at the pharmacy.
- Marhamu hii inapunguza muwasho wa ngozi.This ointment soothes itchy skin.
Forms
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