dharura

How to say it

Meaning

an emergency, a sudden and unexpected event requiring urgent attention.

Good to know

widely used today in phrases like chumba cha dharura, emergency room.

Examples

• Kulikuwa na dharura hospitalini usiku huo.There was an emergency at the hospital that night.
• Piga simu ukiwa na dharura.Call if you have an emergency.
• Je, hii ni dharura ya kweli?Is this a real emergency?
• Hawakuwa tayari kwa dharura yoyote.They were not prepared for any emergency.