Swahili
iowe
ee-OH-weh
How to say it
Swahiliioweee-OH-wehsoon
Englishcry for helpsoon
Frenchappel au secourssoon
Meaning
a shout or cry of alarm, a call for help.
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Examples
- Sauti ya iowe ilisikika kutoka mtoni.A cry of alarm was heard from the river.
- Kijana alipiga iowe alipoona moto.The young man cried out when he saw the fire.
- Je, ulisikia iowe usiku wa jana?Did you hear the cry for help last night?
- Wanakijiji walikimbilia kule iowe lilikotoka.The villagers rushed to where the cry came from.
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