Swahili
kimbilio
kim-bi-LI-o
How to say it
Swahilikimbiliokim-bi-LI-osoon
Englishrefugesoon
Frenchrefugesoon
Meaning
a refuge, hiding place, or shelter, and figuratively, help or salvation.
Good to know
refuge, hiding-place, shelter; fig. help, salvation
Examples
- Kanisa lilikuwa kimbilio lao wakati wa vita.The church was their refuge during the war.
- Je, wana kimbilio jingine mji huu ukiwaka moto?Do they have another refuge if the town catches fire?
- Hawakuwa na kimbilio walipofukuzwa nyumbani.They had no shelter when they were driven from home.
- Alimwona kama kimbilio lake pekee.She saw him as her only source of help.
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