Swahili
mfaruku
um-fah-ROO-koo
How to say it
Swahilimfarukuum-fah-ROO-koosoon
Englishbereaved personsoon
Frenchendeuillésoon
Meaning
a person who has recently lost a loved one, someone bereaved.
Good to know
This term is used to describe someone experiencing grief.
Examples
- Mfaruku huyu anahitaji msaada wa kiakili.This bereaved person needs emotional support.
- Tuwasaidie mfaruku katika kipindi hiki.Let’s help the bereaved person during this time.
- Mfaruku alilia sana msibani.The bereaved person cried a lot at the funeral.
- Je, unamfahamu mfaruku yule?Do you know that bereaved person?
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