Kirundi
isoni
ee-SOH-nee
How to say it
Kirundiisoniee-SOH-neesoon
Englishshamesoon
Frenchhontesoon
Meaning
a feeling of embarrassment or timidity in front of others, shame or shyness.
Good to know
shame; respect; timidity; bashfulness
Examples
- Afise isoni zo kuvuga imbere y'abantu benshi.He feels shy speaking in front of many people.
- Isoni ntizakumbuza kubaza ikibazo.Don't let shyness stop you from asking a question.
- Ntabwo yagize isoni zo kwatura ikosa ryiwe.He wasn't ashamed to admit his mistake.
- Umukobwa yaragize isoni igihe yabonaga umuhungu amureba.The girl felt shy when the boy looked at her.
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