mkata

How to say it

Meaning

a poor person, someone who struggles financially.

Good to know

You might use this term when discussing someone's economic situation.

Examples

• Yeye ni mkata na anahitaji msaada.He is a poor person and needs help.
• Mkata huyu anafanya kazi ngumu.This poor person works very hard.
• Mkata hakuwa na pesa za nauli.The poor person did not have money for fare.
• Je, unamsaidiaje mkata huyo?How do you help that poor person?

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