Swahili
msaala
m-sah-AH-lah
How to say it
Swahilimsaalam-sah-AH-lahsoon
Englishlaxativesoon
Frenchlaxatifsoon
Meaning
a laxative or purgative medicine.
Good to know
variant of msahala.
Examples
- Daktari alimpa mgonjwa msaala.The doctor gave the patient a laxative.
- Msaala huu ni mkali sana.This laxative is very strong.
- Je, msaala unafaa kwa watoto?Is a laxative suitable for children?
- Hakuhitaji msaala, tumbo lake lilikuwa zuri.He did not need a laxative, his stomach was fine.
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