wakata

How to say it

Meaning

Poor people, those who struggle financially.

Good to know

plural of mkata (m-/wa- class); informal/colloquial register.

Examples

• Wakata hulala njaa mwishoni mwa mwezi.Poor people go hungry at the end of the month.
• Je, kuna msaada wowote kwa wakata?Is there any assistance for poor people?
• Sisi si wakata, tuna akiba ya kutosha.We aren't poor, we have enough savings.
• Wakata watapata nafuu baada ya mavuno.Poor people will find relief after the harvest.

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