hatari

How to say it

Meaning

a situation involving possible harm or loss, danger or risk.

Good to know

hali ya hatari means 'state of emergency'.

Examples

• Kuna hatari ya mafuriko wiki hii.There is a danger of flooding this week.
• Usiende njia hiyo, ina hatari.Don't go that way, it's dangerous.
• Serikali ilitangaza hali ya hatari.The government declared a state of emergency.
• Alijitolea kuokoa watu licha ya hatari.He volunteered to rescue people despite the danger.

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