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Swahili

vinundu

vee-NOO-ndoo

How to say it

Swahilivinunduvee-NOO-ndoosoon
Englishlumps, buttonssoon
Frenchbosses, boutonssoon

Meaning

Small lumps or humps, and figuratively push-buttons.

Good to know

plural of kinundu (ki-/vi- class).

Examples

  • Vinundu vidogo vilionekana mwilini mwake.Small lumps appeared on his body.
  • Je, vinundu hivi vinauma?Do these lumps hurt?
  • Vinundu havikutoweka baada ya wiki.The lumps did not disappear after a week.
  • Daktari atachunguza vinundu hivyo kesho.The doctor will examine those lumps tomorrow.

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