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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