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ugunduzi

oo-goo-NDOO-zee

How to say it

Swahiliugunduzioo-goo-NDOO-zee
Englishdiscovery; detection
Frenchdécouverte; dépistage

Meaning

The finding of something that was hidden or unknown, such as a mineral, a medicine or a fact; in health, the detection of a disease.

Good to know

U class noun, usually with no plural; from kugundua, to discover. Ugunduzi wa mapema is early detection; mgunduzi is a discoverer.

Examples

  • Ugunduzi wa gesi umeleta matumaini kusini mwa nchi.The discovery of gas has brought hope to the south of the country.
  • Ugunduzi wa mapema wa saratani huokoa maisha.Early detection of cancer saves lives.
  • Wanasayansi walitangaza ugunduzi mpya.The scientists announced a new discovery.

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