Swahili
minyoo
mee-NYOH-oh
How to say it
Swahiliminyoomee-NYOH-ohsoon
Englishroundwormssoon
Frenchascarissoon
Meaning
Worms, especially intestinal roundworms.
Good to know
plural of mnyoo (m-/mi- class); often used collectively in health contexts.
Examples
- Daktari alimpa mtoto dawa ya minyoo.The doctor gave the child medicine for roundworms.
- Je, minyoo huambukiza kupitia maji machafu?Do roundworms spread through dirty water?
- Minyoo ilisababisha maumivu ya tumbo kwa wiki mbili.The roundworms caused stomach pain for two weeks.
- Wazazi watawapa watoto dawa ya minyoo kila baada ya miezi sita.Parents will give children roundworm medicine every six months.
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