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uzazi

oo-ZAH-zee

How to say it

Swahiliuzazioo-ZAH-zee
Englishchildbirth, giving birth; reproduction
Frenchaccouchement ; reproduction

Meaning

The act of giving birth and everything to do with having children, including the body parts and health care involved.

Good to know

A noun of the u class with no plural, from kuzaa, to give birth. Uzazi wa mpango is family planning, afya ya uzazi reproductive health, and mfuko wa uzazi the womb.

Examples

  • Vifo vya akina mama wakati wa uzazi vimepungua.Deaths of mothers in childbirth have fallen.
  • Kliniki inatoa elimu ya uzazi wa mpango.The clinic gives family planning education.
  • Afya ya uzazi ni muhimu kwa kila mwanamke.Reproductive health is important for every woman.

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