Swahili
wakimbizi
wah-keem-BEE-zee
How to say it
Swahiliwakimbiziwah-keem-BEE-zeesoon
Englishrefugeessoon
Frenchréfugiéssoon
Meaning
Refugees or fugitives, people fleeing danger, persecution, or pursuit.
Good to know
plural of mkimbizi (m-/wa- class).
Examples
- Wakimbizi wamefika kambini baada ya safari ndefu.The refugees have arrived at the camp after a long journey.
- Je, wakimbizi hao watapewa hifadhi?Will those refugees be given shelter?
- Hawa si wakimbizi, ni wafanyakazi wa kambi.These aren't refugees, they're camp workers.
- Wakimbizi watapata chakula na maji leo.The refugees will receive food and water today.
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