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idiom [noun]

Hali ya hatari

Maana (Definition)

A dangerous or unstable condition triggering extraordinary security measures or urgent response.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

state of emergency / critical alert

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

noma sana

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Serikali ilitangaza hali ya hatari kufuatia mafuriko makubwa."

Translation: The government declared a state of emergency following heavy floods.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tahadhari ni kinga
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