Kirundi
umususu
Word parts: umu-susu
oo-moo-SOO-soo
How to say it
Kirundiumususuoo-moo-SOO-soosoon
Englishapprehensionsoon
Frenchappréhension, peursoon
Meaning
A feeling of apprehension or mild fear.
Good to know
Class 3 noun; describes a nagging unease rather than a strong fear.
Examples
- Umususu warampfashe imbere yo kuvuga.Apprehension gripped me before I spoke.
- Nti wagira umususu, vyose bizogenda neza.Don't be apprehensive, everything will go well.
- Umususu wiwe warongera igihe yumvise amakuru.His apprehension grew when he heard the news.
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