vimbilio

How to say it

Meaning

Refuges, hiding places, or shelters, and figuratively, help or salvation.

Good to know

plural of kimbilio (ki-/vi- class); literary/figurative register common.

Examples

• Wakimbizi walitafuta vimbilio salama baada ya mafuriko.The refugees sought safe refuges after the flood.
• Vimbilio hivyo viliwapa watu matumaini.Those refuges gave people hope.
• Je, kuna vimbilio karibu na eneo hili la hatari?Are there refuges near this dangerous area?
• Mahekalu hayo yalikuwa vimbilio wakati wa vita.Those temples were refuges during the war.

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