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coastal [noun]

Hama matumbo

Maana (Definition)

Acute, painful spasms of the abdominal region often associated with digestive illness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

severe abdominal colic / sudden gut cramps

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tumbo ya kuuma

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kimvita / Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mgonjwa alipatwa na hama matumbo katikati ya usiku."

Translation: The patient suffered severe abdominal colic in the middle of the night.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
maumivu ya tumboMsokoto
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