mipapuro

How to say it

Meaning

The act of scratching or scraping, or the implement used for it; also the traces, scratches, or wounds it leaves.

Good to know

plural of mpapuro (m-/mi- class).

Examples

• Paka aliacha mipapuro mikononi mwa mtoto.The cat left scratches on the child's arms.
• Je, mipapuro hii itapona bila dawa?Will these scratches heal without medicine?
• Mipapuro midogo haikuhitaji matibabu maalum.The small scratches did not need special treatment.
• Muuguzi atasafisha mipapuro kabla ya kuifunika.The nurse will clean the scratches before covering them.

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