vifo

How to say it

Meaning

The ends of life, instances of dying, or the manners in which people die.

Good to know

plural of kifo (ki-/vi- class); very common word, used in news, medicine, and everyday speech.

Examples

• Vifo vya ajali za barabarani viliongezeka mwaka jana.Road accident deaths increased last year.
• Je, vifo hivi vilisababishwa na ugonjwa?Were these deaths caused by disease?
• Vifo havikuripotiwa kwa wakati wilayani.The deaths were not reported in time in the district.
• Wizara itachunguza vifo hivyo wiki ijayo.The ministry will investigate those deaths next week.

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