Makararwa

means phlegm i.e., a type of mucus secreted by the respiratory system, characterized by its thick, sticky consistency. The respiratory system produces and utilizes this often to battle inflammation and infections like the common cold, allergies, etc.

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Example sentences​

Ndikuhwa kunge ndine makararwa pahuro. Rega ndimbosvika hangu pana chiremba.

I feel like I might have a build-up of phlegm in my throat. So let me go and see the GP.

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Kuchikoro, vamwe vana vane katsika kekupfira makararwa muchikafu chavo nokuti vanenge vasingadi kuramba vachingo kumbirwa-kumbirwa.

At school, some students have a habit of spitting phlegm in their food because they don't want to keep repeatedly being asked to share by other kids.

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Note: Phlegm is pronounced as [ flem ] because the letter G is silent. And makararwa is pronounced as [ mahr · kahr · ruh · rwuh ]