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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