Swahili
dhiki
DHI-ki
How to say it
SwahilidhikiDHI-kisoon
Englishhardshipsoon
Frenchdétressesoon
Meaning
hardship, distress, or poverty; also used as a verb meaning to be in need or afflicted.
Good to know
plural madhiki; ana dhiki gani? means what troubles does he have?.
Examples
- Familia hiyo ina dhiki kubwa ya fedha.That family has great financial hardship.
- Alidhikika sana baada ya kufukuzwa kazi.He was greatly afflicted after being fired from his job.
- Ana dhiki gani hasa?What troubles does he really have?
- Hawakuwahi kupata dhiki kama hii.They had never experienced hardship like this.
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