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swahili [noun]

Baa

Maana (Definition)

A grave misfortune, catastrophe, or sudden evil event affecting a community.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

disaster / calamity / severe plague

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

balaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Vita ni baa kubwa kwa maendeleo ya nchi."

Translation: War is a great calamity to a country's development.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
BalaaCheko la msiba
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