uhitaji

How to say it

Meaning

a need, want, or necessity, or a state of poverty.

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(us. pi.); need, want, desire, necessity, alinanua mahitaji ya nyu- mbani. He has bought what is necessary for the household; poverty, indigence

Examples

• Uhitaji wake wa msaada ulikuwa dhahiri.His need for help was obvious.
• Familia hiyo inaishi katika uhitaji mkubwa.That family lives in great poverty.
• Je, kuna uhitaji wa vitabu zaidi shuleni?Is there a need for more books at the school?
• Hatukuwa na uhitaji wa pesa wakati ule.We had no need for money at that time.

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