Swahili
mchafuko
mcha-FU-ko
How to say it
Swahilimchafukomcha-FU-kosoon
Englishdisorder, crisissoon
Frenchdésordre, crisesoon
Meaning
disorder, confusion, or a crisis; something in a state of turmoil.
Good to know
commonly used for political or social crises, e.g. "mchafuko wa kisiasa" (political turmoil).
Examples
- Nchi ilikumbwa na mchafuko wa kisiasa.The country was hit by political turmoil.
- Mchafuko ulizuka baada ya matokeo ya uchaguzi.Chaos broke out after the election results.
- Bahari ilikuwa na mchafuko mkubwa wa mawimbi.The sea had a great turbulence of waves.
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