Swahili
dhiika
dhi-I-ka
How to say it
Swahilidhiikadhi-I-kasoon
Englishto be distressedsoon
Frenchêtre affligésoon
Meaning
to become distressed or afflicted; the intransitive form of dhii.
Good to know
related to dhiki (distress, hardship).
Examples
- Alidhiika sana baada ya kupoteza kazi.He became deeply distressed after losing his job.
- Familia ilidhiika kwa ukosefu wa chakula.The family suffered hardship from lack of food.
- Je, watu wanadhiika kwa sababu ya njaa?Are people suffering because of hunger?
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