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udhaifu

oo-dhah-EE-foo

How to say it

Swahiliudhaifuoo-dhah-EE-foosoon
Englishweakness; vulnerabilitysoon
Frenchfaiblesse; vulnérabilitésoon

Meaning

Lack of strength in the body, in a person's character or in a system; a weak point that others can exploit.

Good to know

U class noun, plural madhaifu for several weak points. From dhaifu, weak. Udhaifu wa kiafya is poor health.

Examples

  • Kila mtu ana udhaifu wake.Everyone has their weakness.
  • Kocha ameona udhaifu katika safu ya ulinzi.The coach has seen a weakness in the defense.
  • Ugonjwa ulimwachia udhaifu wa mwili.The illness left him physically weak.

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