usaidizi

How to say it

Meaning

Help given to a person, a group or a country that needs it, in money, work or advice.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural. It is more formal than msaada and common in Kenyan Swahili; the person who helps is msaidizi.

Examples

• Wakulima wanahitaji usaidizi wa serikali.Farmers need government support.
• Aliomba usaidizi kutoka kwa marafiki zake.She asked her friends for help.
• Tunashukuru kwa usaidizi wenu wakati wa msiba.We are grateful for your help at the time of mourning.