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Swahili

vuguvugu

voo-goo-VOO-goo

How to say it

Swahilivuguvuguvoo-goo-VOO-goosoon
Englishlukewarmsoon
Frenchtièdesoon

Meaning

lukewarm or tepid; also used to describe a room that feels stuffy or close.

Good to know

adj. lukewarm, tepid; stuffy (of a room)

Examples

  • Maji haya ni vuguvugu, si baridi wala moto.This water is lukewarm, neither cold nor hot.
  • Chai iliyobaki ilikuwa vuguvugu.The leftover tea was lukewarm.
  • Chumba hiki ni vuguvugu, tufungue dirisha.This room is stuffy, let's open the window.
  • Je, unapenda maji vuguvugu kuoga?Do you like lukewarm water for bathing?

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