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coastal [noun]

Kahatia

Maana (Definition)

Severe lack of financial means resulting in absolute poverty and hardship.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

extreme financial distress / destitute state

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kahatia

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Kimvita / Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alivumilia kahatia hiyo hadi alipopata kazi mpya."

Translation: He endured that financial distress until he secured a new job.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ruka kizingiti cha umaskiniBaada ya dhiki faraja
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