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Swahili

mazua

ma-ZU-a

How to say it

Swahilimazuama-ZU-asoon
Englishdizziness, madnesssoon
Frenchvertige, foliesoon

Meaning

a spell of dizziness or a fit of madness/mental confusion.

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variant of "masua", describing a sudden fit of dizziness or insanity.

Examples

  • Alipatwa na mazua akaanguka chini.He had a dizzy spell and fell down.
  • Mazua yalimshika ghafla msituni.A fit of madness seized him suddenly in the forest.
  • Daktari alisema ni mazua ya muda tu.The doctor said it was just a temporary spell of dizziness.

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