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swahili [verb]

Athiri

Maana (Definition)

To produce an effect upon or cause damage/change to something.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

affect / influence / impair

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

gonga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic 'aththara'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Ukame uliathiri mazao ya wakulima."

Translation: Drought affected the farmers' crops.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kuharibu mamboBadili
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