mwathirika
mwah-thee-REE-kah
How to say it
Swahilimwathirikamwah-thee-REE-kahsoon
Englishvictim; person affectedsoon
Frenchvictime; personne touchéesoon
Meaning
A person harmed by something such as a crime, a disaster, a disease or war; waathirika wa mafuriko are flood victims.
Good to know
M class noun for people, plural waathirika, from kuathirika, to be affected. It is often used of people living with HIV.
Examples
- Waathirika wa mafuriko wamepewa chakula na mahema.The flood victims have been given food and tents.
- Mwathirika wa ajali alipelekwa hospitali haraka.The accident victim was taken to hospital quickly.
- Serikali itamlipa fidia kila mwathirika.The government will compensate every victim.
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