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swahili [noun]

Fakiri

Maana (Definition)

An extremely poor or destitute person who lacks basic necessities.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

destitute pauper / needy ascetic

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

maskini

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

"Alisaidia fakiri huyo kwa kumpa chakula na nguo."

Translation: He helped that pauper by giving him food and clothes.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
FukaraRuka kizingiti cha umaskini
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