Swahili
msahala
m-sah-HAH-lah
How to say it
Swahilimsahalam-sah-HAH-lahsoon
Englishlaxativesoon
Frenchlaxatifsoon
Meaning
a laxative or purgative medicine.
Good to know
med. laxative, purgative. msahau, msahaulifu, msahaulizi (wa-) for- getful/absent-minded person
Examples
- Daktari alimpa mgonjwa msahala.The doctor gave the patient a laxative.
- Msahala huu husaidia choo kulainika.This laxative helps soften the stool.
- Je, msahala unafaa kutumika kila siku?Is a laxative suitable to use every day?
- Hakuhitaji msahala tena.He no longer needed a laxative.
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