Swahili
mitai
mee-TAH-ee
How to say it
Swahilimitaimee-TAH-eesoon
Englishscratchessoon
Frenchégratignuressoon
Meaning
Scratches or superficial wounds, abrasions.
Good to know
plural of mtai (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Mitai ilionekana mkononi mwake baada ya kuanguka.Scratches appeared on his arm after he fell.
- Je, mitai hii itapona haraka?Will these scratches heal quickly?
- Mitai haikuhitaji matibabu makubwa.The scratches did not need major treatment.
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