Swahili
michafuko
mee-chah-FOO-koh
How to say it
Swahilimichafukomee-chah-FOO-kohsoon
Englishcrises, disorderssoon
Frenchcrises, désordressoon
Meaning
States of disorder, confusion, or crisis; conditions of turmoil.
Good to know
plural of mchafuko (m- class); compare the more common ma-class word machafuko.
Examples
- Nchi ilipitia michafuko mingi mwaka huo.The country went through many crises that year.
- Je, michafuko hii itaisha lini?When will these crises end?
- Michafuko ile haikutarajiwa na wengi.Those disorders were not expected by many.
- Serikali itashughulikia michafuko kabla haijaenea.The government will address the crises before they spread.
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