kuomba msaada
koo-OH-mbah msah-AH-dah
How to say it
Swahilikuomba msaadakoo-OH-mbah msah-AH-dah
Englishto ask for help, to call for help
Frenchdemander de l'aide, appeler à l'aide
Meaning
To ask someone for help or support, whether money, advice or rescue from danger.
Good to know
The person asked is shown by the object marker: alimwomba msaada, he asked him for help. Kupiga kelele kuomba msaada is to shout for help.
Examples
- Wanakijiji waliomba msaada wa chakula kwa serikali.The villagers asked the government for food aid.
- Usiogope kuomba msaada ukiwa na shida.Do not be afraid to ask for help when you are in trouble.
- Alimwomba msaada jirani yake.He asked his neighbor for help.
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