Swahili
msaada
m-sah-AH-dah
How to say it
Swahilimsaadam-sah-AH-dahsoon
Englishhelpsoon
Frenchaidesoon
Meaning
help, aid, or support given to someone in need.
Good to know
commonly combined with a qualifier, e.g. msaada wa fedha (financial aid), msaada wa kiufundi (technical assistance).
Examples
- Tulipata msaada wa chakula baada ya mafuriko.We received food aid after the floods.
- Je, unahitaji msaada wowote?Do you need any help?
- Msaada wa fedha ulisaidia shule kujengwa.Financial assistance helped the school get built.
- Hakupata msaada kutoka kwa mtu yeyote.He received no help from anyone.
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