mgonjwa

How to say it

Meaning

a person who is ill or receiving medical care.

Good to know

Mgonjwa refers to anyone who is sick or a patient in a hospital.

Examples

• Mgonjwa anahitaji kupumzika.The sick person needs to rest.
• Wagonjwa wengi wanakuja hospitalini.Many patients come to the hospital.
• Mgonjwa amelazwa hospitalini.The patient has been admitted to the hospital.
• Je, mgonjwa anaendeleaje?How is the patient doing?

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