Swahili
vimio
vee-MEE-oh
How to say it
Swahilivimiovee-MEE-ohsoon
Englishuvulassoon
Frenchluettessoon
Meaning
The uvula, and by extension a sore throat or tonsillitis.
Good to know
plural of kimio (ki-/vi- class); regional variant of kilimi/vilimi, also extends to mean throat ailments.
Examples
- Mtoto alilalamika kuhusu vimio vyake vilivyovimba.The child complained about his swollen uvulas.
- Daktari alisema vimio hivyo vinahitaji dawa.The doctor said those throat ailments need medicine.
- Je, vimio hivi vinasababisha maumivu ya kumeza?Do these throat conditions cause pain when swallowing?
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