kuathirika

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Meaning

To suffer the effects or harm of something, such as a disease, drought, war or a decision.

Good to know

Stative form of kuathiri, to affect; the cause follows na: kuathirika na mafuriko, to be affected by floods. Walioathirika means those affected.

Examples

• Wakulima wengi wameathirika na ukame mwaka huu.Many farmers have been affected by drought this year.
• Watoto huathirika zaidi na moshi wa sigara.Children are affected more by cigarette smoke.
• Serikali itasaidia familia zilizoathirika na mafuriko.The government will help the families affected by the floods.

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