uokoaji
oo-oh-koh-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliuokoajioo-oh-koh-AH-jee
Englishrescue
Frenchsauvetage
Meaning
The work of saving people or goods from danger, such as fire, floods, a sinking boat or a collapsed building.
Good to know
U class noun from kuokoa, to save. Juhudi za uokoaji, rescue efforts; Jeshi la Zimamoto na Uokoaji, the Fire and Rescue Force; vikosi vya uokoaji, rescue teams.
Examples
- Vikosi vya uokoaji vilifika baada ya saa moja.Rescue teams arrived after one hour.
- Shughuli za uokoaji zinaendelea ziwani.Rescue operations are continuing on the lake.
- Helikopta ilitumika katika uokoaji wa wapanda mlima.A helicopter was used in the rescue of the climbers.
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