Swahili
wafaruku
wa-fa-RU-ku
How to say it
Swahiliwafarukuwa-fa-RU-kusoon
Englishbereaved peoplesoon
Frenchendeuilléssoon
Meaning
People who have recently lost a loved one.
Good to know
plural of mfaruku (m-/wa- class); related to kufariki, 'to pass away'.
Examples
- Wafaruku walipokea rambirambi kutoka pande zote.The bereaved received condolences from all sides.
- Je, wafaruku hao wanahitaji msaada wowote?Do those bereaved people need any help?
- Hatuwezi kuwaacha wafaruku peke yao wakati huu.We cannot leave the bereaved alone at this time.
- Wafaruku watapata nafuu kwa muda.The bereaved will find relief in time.
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