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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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