uvamizi

How to say it

Meaning

The act of entering a place by force, such as an army invading a country, raiders attacking a village or thieves breaking into a house.

Good to know

U class noun from kuvamia, to attack or invade; the target follows wa: uvamizi wa Urusi dhidi ya Ukraine, Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Mvamizi is an invader or intruder.

Examples

• Wanakijiji walilaani uvamizi wa ardhi yao.The villagers condemned the invasion of their land.
• Polisi walizuia uvamizi wa benki usiku wa jana.The police stopped a raid on the bank last night.
• Uvamizi huo ulisababisha watu wengi kukimbia makazi yao.That invasion made many people flee their homes.