maumivu

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Meaning

The unpleasant feeling in the body when it is hurt or ill; also emotional suffering.

Good to know

Used in the plural (maumivu makali, severe pain). Maumivu ya kichwa is a headache, and dawa ya kupunguza maumivu a painkiller. The verb is kuumia, to be hurt.

Examples

• Nina maumivu ya kichwa tangu asubuhi.I have had a headache since the morning.
• Daktari alimpa dawa ya kupunguza maumivu.The doctor gave him a painkiller.
• Maumivu ya kupoteza mtoto hayasahauliki.The pain of losing a child is never forgotten.

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