Swahili
humuda
hoo-MOO-dah
How to say it
Swahilihumudahoo-MOO-dahsoon
Englishhelpsoon
Frenchaidesoon
Meaning
help or assistance rendered to someone in need.
Good to know
Appears in humuda ya kwanza, 'first aid'.
Examples
- Alipata humuda ya kwanza baada ya ajali.He received first aid after the accident.
- Tunahitaji humuda ya haraka hapa.We need urgent assistance here.
- Alitoa humuda kwa jirani aliyeugua.He gave assistance to the sick neighbor.
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