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Swahili

vijidudu

vee-jee-DOO-doo

How to say it

Swahilivijiduduvee-jee-DOO-doosoon
Englishinsects, germssoon
Frenchinsectes, microbessoon

Meaning

Tiny insects or germs, a variant of kidudu.

Good to know

plural of kijidudu (ki-/vi- class); variant of vidudu, common in health and hygiene contexts.

Examples

  • Vijidudu vingi husababisha magonjwa kama havitadhibitiwa.Many germs cause disease if they are not controlled.
  • Vijidudu hivi vinaonekana tu kwa darubini.These germs can only be seen with a microscope.
  • Je, sabuni hii inaua vijidudu vyote?Does this soap kill all the germs?
  • Watoto wafundishwe kunawa mikono ili kuepuka vijidudu.Children should be taught to wash their hands to avoid germs.

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