A state of feeling physical or mental fatigue, discomfort, or suffering.
Alikuwa na taabu kubwa baada ya kufanya kazi kwa masaa mengi.
— He had great distress after working for many hours.
Taabu ya kichwa ilimzuia asifanye kazi vizuri.
— The headache distress prevented him from working well.
Problems or difficulties that cause worry or lack of peace.
Familia yao ilikuwa na taabu za kifedha.
— Their family had financial troubles.
Taabu zilizomkuta zilimfanya ajiunge na kundi la ushirika.
— The troubles that befell him made him join a cooperative group.
Suffering or pain related to difficult life circumstances.
Watu wengi wanaishi katika taabu katika maeneo yasiyo na maendeleo.
— Many people live in suffering in underdeveloped areas.
Taabu ya njaa ilivunja moyo wa wazazi.
— The suffering of hunger broke the parents' hearts.