Swahili
viponya
vee-POH-nyah
How to say it
Swahiliviponyavee-POH-nyahsoon
Englishremediessoon
Frenchremèdessoon
Meaning
Medicines or remedies used to treat illnesses or injuries.
Good to know
plural of kiponya (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Viponya hivi vinasaidia kupunguza maumivu.These remedies help reduce pain.
- Je, viponya vya asili bado vinatumika kijijini?Are traditional remedies still used in the village?
- Viponya hivi si salama kwa watoto wadogo.These remedies are not safe for young children.
- Daktari atatuandikia viponya vipya.The doctor will prescribe us new remedies.
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