Swahili
mkojozi
mko-JO-zi
How to say it
Swahilimkojozimko-JO-zisoon
Englishdiureticsoon
Frenchdiurétiquesoon
Meaning
something that induces urination; a diuretic.
Good to know
from kojoza, the causative of kojoa, 'to urinate'; used of a diuretic substance or drink.
Examples
- Chai hii ni mkojozi, hunifanya niende chooni mara kwa mara.This tea is a diuretic; it makes me go to the toilet often.
- Je, dawa hii ni mkojozi?Is this medicine a diuretic?
- Daktari alimwambia aepuke vinywaji vya mkojozi usiku.The doctor told him to avoid diuretic drinks at night.
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