Swahili
wafiwa
wa-FI-wa
How to say it
Swahiliwafiwawa-FI-wasoon
Englishorphanssoon
Frenchendeuilléssoon
Meaning
People who have lost a loved one, or children who have lost their parents.
Good to know
plural of mfiwa (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wafiwa walipewa msaada wa chakula na nguo.The bereaved were given food and clothing assistance.
- Je, wafiwa hawa wana ndugu wa kuwaangalia?Do these orphans have relatives to look after them?
- Hawakuwa wafiwa kabla ya ajali ile.They weren't orphans before that accident.
- Wafiwa watapelekwa kwa jamaa zao wiki hii.The bereaved will be taken to their relatives this week.
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