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Samahani, nisaidie.

[sa-ma-ha-ni ni-sa-i-di-e]

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LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)

Meaning
  1. Excuse me, help me.
  2. You use this when you need to grab someone's attention quickly in order to ask for their help with something.
Examples

Samahani, nisaidie. Sioni njia vizuri.

Excuse me, help me. I do not see the way well.

Samahani, nisaidie. Sijui ni wapi nitaenda.

Excuse me, help me. I do not know where I will go.

Pronunciationsa-ma-ha-ni ni-sa-i-di-e

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How it is usedA polite way to attract someone's attention and ask for assistance.

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