ughaibuni
oo-ghah-ee-BOO-nee
How to say it
Swahiliughaibunioo-ghah-ee-BOO-nee
Englishabroad, overseas; in the diaspora
Frenchà l’étranger
Meaning
In or to a foreign country far from home, especially where people have gone to live, study or work.
Good to know
Works like a place word: kuishi ughaibuni, to live abroad; Watanzania waishio ughaibuni, the diaspora. It is more literary than nje ya nchi.
Examples
- Kaka yangu amefanya kazi ughaibuni kwa miaka kumi.My brother has worked abroad for ten years.
- Wanafunzi wengi wanaota kusoma ughaibuni.Many students dream of studying abroad.
- Alirudi nyumbani kutoka ughaibuni mwezi uliopita.He came home from overseas last month.
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