shida
SHEE-dah
How to say it
SwahilishidaSHEE-dahsoon
Englishproblem, trouble, difficulty; hardshipsoon
Frenchproblème, difficulté ; misèresoon
Meaning
A difficulty or a trouble that someone has to deal with, and also hardship or need.
Good to know
The plural is the same word. Kupata shida is to have trouble, hakuna shida means no problem, and wakati wa shida is a time of hardship; tatizo is close in meaning.
Examples
- Hakuna shida, nitakusaidia kesho.No problem, I will help you tomorrow.
- Tulipata shida kupata usafiri jana.We had trouble finding transport yesterday.
- Rafiki wa kweli hukusaidia wakati wa shida.A true friend helps you in times of hardship.
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