Swahili
vijidonda
vee-jee-DOHN-dah
How to say it
Swahilivijidondavee-jee-DOHN-dahsoon
Englishpimplessoon
Frenchboutonssoon
Meaning
Pimples or small pustules on the skin, diminutive of donda.
Good to know
plural of kijidonda (ki-/vi- class); an everyday medical/cosmetic term.
Examples
- Vijidonda vilianza kutokea usoni mwake wakati wa ujana.Pimples began appearing on his face during adolescence.
- Daktari wa ngozi alimpa dawa ya kutibu vijidonda.The dermatologist gave her medicine to treat the pimples.
- Je, vijidonda hivi vitapona bila dawa?Will these pimples heal without medicine?
- Usikamue vijidonda kwani vinaweza kuacha makovu.Don't squeeze pimples because they can leave scars.
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