vikuchia

How to say it

Meaning

Hangnails, torn skin at the edges of fingernails.

Good to know

plural of kikuchia (ki-/vi- class); rare/specific term.

Examples

• Vikuchia vinaweza kuuma sana vinapoguswa.Hangnails can hurt a lot when touched.
• Alipata vikuchia baada ya kufua nguo kwa mikono.She got hangnails after washing clothes by hand.
• Tumia losheni kuzuia vikuchia wakati wa kiangazi.Use lotion to prevent hangnails during the dry season.