Swahili
wahitaji
wa-hi-TA-ji
How to say it
Swahiliwahitajiwa-hi-TA-jisoon
Englishpetitioners, needy peoplesoon
Frenchsolliciteurs, nécessiteuxsoon
Meaning
People in need, or those who apply or petition for something.
Good to know
plural of mhitaji (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wahitaji walijaza fomu za msaada asubuhi hii.The petitioners filled out aid forms this morning.
- Je, wahitaji hawa wamepokea majibu yao?Have these petitioners received their answers?
- Hawakuwa wahitaji wa mkopo huo.They weren't applicants for that loan.
- Wahitaji watapewa kipaumbele wiki hii.The needy will be given priority this week.
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