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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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