indimi

Swahili

vitulizo

vee-too-LEE-zoh

How to say it

Swahilivitulizovee-too-LEE-zohsoon
Englishsedativessoon
Frenchsédatifssoon

Meaning

Substances or things that soothe or relieve pain or distress; sedatives.

Good to know

plural of kitulizo (ki-/vi- class); medical register.

Examples

  • Daktari alimpa mgonjwa vitulizo viwili.The doctor gave the patient two sedatives.
  • Vitulizo hivi vina madhara yoyote?Do these sedatives have any side effects?
  • Hospitali haina vitulizo vya kutosha wiki hii.The hospital does not have enough sedatives this week.
  • Muuguzi atatoa vitulizo vipya kesho asubuhi.The nurse will administer new sedatives tomorrow morning.

Not yet checked by a native speaker.

Open in the dictionary ›