Swahili
mhitaji
mhi-TA-ji
How to say it
Swahilimhitajimhi-TA-jisoon
Englishpetitionersoon
Frenchsolliciteursoon
Meaning
a person in need, or one who applies or petitions for something; an applicant or needy person.
Good to know
from -hitaji, 'to need'; can mean a job or scholarship applicant, or simply someone poor.
Examples
- Mhitaji aliomba msaada wa chakula.The needy person asked for food assistance.
- Waajiri walipokea maombi kutoka kwa wahitaji kumi.The employer received applications from ten applicants.
- Je, mhitaji huyu amejaza fomu zote?Has this applicant filled in all the forms?
- Hatupaswi kumdharau mhitaji, bali kumsaidia.We should not despise the needy person, but help them.
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