Kirundi
ishavu
ee-SHAH-voo
How to say it
Kirundiishavuee-SHAH-voosoon
Englishgrudgesoon
Frenchrancune, amertume, désir de vengeancesoon
Meaning
a mixed feeling of anger, sadness, and bitterness held toward someone, a grudge.
Good to know
grudge, crossness, anger, sorrow
Examples
- Afise ishavu ku muryango wamubujije uburenganzira.She holds a grudge against the family that denied her rights.
- Ntugire ishavu, ni ikosa ryakozwe atari agambiriye.Don't be resentful, it was an unintentional mistake.
- Ishavu ryiwe ryaragaragaye mu maso.His bitterness showed on his face.
- Bakuyeho ishavu bahoze bafitanye nyuma yo kuganira.They let go of the resentment they had after talking it through.
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