ugonjwa

How to say it

Meaning

an illness or disease affecting the body.

Good to know

the plural is magonjwa; used for anything from a common cold to a serious illness.

Examples

• Amelala kitandani kwa sababu ya ugonjwa.He is lying in bed because of an illness.
• Ugonjwa wa malaria bado ni tatizo kubwa.Malaria is still a big problem.
• Hukuwahi kuugua ugonjwa mbaya kiasi hicho.You have never had such a bad illness.
• Daktari atatibu ugonjwa wako haraka.The doctor will treat your illness quickly.

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