Swahili
michochota
mee-choh-CHOH-tah
How to say it
Swahilimichochotamee-choh-CHOH-tahsoon
Englishitchy scabssoon
Frenchcroûtes qui grattentsoon
Meaning
Skin conditions marked by dry, itching scabs.
Good to know
plural of mchochota (m- class).
Examples
- Mtoto alikuwa na michochota mikononi.The child had itchy scabs on his arms.
- Je, michochota hii inaambukiza?Are these itchy scabs contagious?
- Michochota haikupona haraka.The itchy scabs did not heal quickly.
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