Swahili
vilio
vee-LEE-oh
How to say it
Swahiliviliovee-LEE-ohsoon
Englishstagnationsoon
Frenchstagnationsoon
Meaning
a stoppage or stagnation, such as a blood clot or bruise.
Good to know
(us. pi.) stoppage, stagnation. vilio la damu. bruise, contusion
Examples
- Vilio la damu lilionekana mkononi mwake.A bruise was visible on his arm.
- Biashara ilipata vilio kwa miezi mingi.Business went through a stagnation for many months.
- Je, vilio hilo litapotea lenyewe?Will that bruise disappear on its own?
- Daktari alichunguza vilio la damu kwa makini.The doctor examined the blood clot carefully.
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