vitaya

How to say it

Meaning

Groans or moans expressing pain or suffering, such as during great effort or childbirth.

Good to know

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

Examples

• Mgonjwa alitoa vitaya vya maumivu usiku kucha.The patient let out groans of pain all night.
• Ulisikia vitaya vile vikitoka wapi?Where did you hear those groans coming from?
• Hakukuwa na vitaya vya kusikitisha chumbani.There were no distressing groans in the room.
• Baada ya mazoezi magumu, mwili wake utatoa vitaya.After the hard exercise, his body will let out groans.

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