maafa

See also: Maafa

Swahili

Etymology

From the plural of afa.

Noun

maafa (ma class, plural only)

1. threats, menaces
2. terror, horror
3. misfortune, mishaps, bad luck, disaster, catastrophe, calamity
4. plural of afa

Descendants

• English: Maafa (loanword with a specialized meaning)

References

• The Kamusi Project