Kirundi
ubwoba
Word parts: ubw-oba
oo-BWOH-bah
How to say it
Kirundiubwobaoo-BWOH-bahsoon
Englishfearsoon
Frenchpeursoon
Meaning
fear, dread, or cowardice.
Good to know
fear, phobia, angst; cowardice; horror
Examples
- Ndagira ubwoba bw'imbwa.I'm afraid of dogs.
- Ntabwo agira ubwoba bw'ikintu na kimwe.He isn't afraid of anything.
- Ubwoba bwiwe bwaramubuza kwibaza.His fear kept him from speaking up.
- Uragira ubwoba iyo uri wenyene?Are you afraid when you're alone?
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