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Usages of dhidi ya
Ni muhimu ujilinde dhidi ya adui yeyote, hasa unapotembea usiku.
It is important that you protect yourself against any enemy, especially when walking at night.
Mama anapika chakula dhidi ya njaa.
Mother cooks food against hunger.
Chanjo mpya dhidi ya ugonjwa huo itatolewa bila malipo kituoni.
The new vaccine against that disease will be given for free at the centre.
Ujumbe huo wa uthibitisho hutulinda dhidi ya udanganyifu.
That confirmation message protects us against fraud.
Shati la mikono mirefu linanilinda dhidi ya baridi usiku.
The long-sleeved shirt protects me against the cold at night.
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