adha

How to say it

Meaning

Trouble or discomfort that people have to put up with, such as poor transport, flooding, water shortage or long queues.

Good to know

N class noun, the same in singular and plural. It is used with kupata or kukumbwa na: kupata adha ya usafiri. Usumbufu and dhiki are close in meaning. Eid al Adha, the festival, is a different word.

Examples

• Wakazi wanapata adha kubwa ya maji.The residents face great hardship over water.
• Mvua imesababisha adha kwa wasafiri.The rain has caused trouble for travelers.
• Daraja jipya litaondoa adha ya kuvuka mto.The new bridge will end the nuisance of crossing the river.