wahanga

How to say it

Meaning

People who suffer harm or loss, such as from a disaster or accident.

Good to know

plural of mhanga (m-/wa- class); from the sense of a sacrificial offering, extended to mean victims of disaster or misfortune.

Examples

• Wahanga wa mafuriko walipatiwa hifadhi ya muda.The flood victims were given temporary shelter.
• Je, wahanga wa ajali hiyo wamepelekwa hospitali?Have the accident victims been taken to hospital?
• Hawakuwa wahanga wa moja kwa moja wa tetemeko hilo.They weren't direct victims of that earthquake.
• Wahanga watapata fidia kutoka serikalini.The victims will receive compensation from the government.