Kinyarwanda
ishyari
i-SHYA-ri
How to say it
Kinyarwandaishyarii-SHYA-risoon
Englishjealousysoon
Frenchjalousiesoon
Meaning
a feeling of resentment towards someone because of their success, possessions, or qualities; jealousy.
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jealousy
Examples
- Afite ishyari ku mwana w'umuvandimwe we.He is jealous of his sibling's child.
- Ishyari ryamuteye kubangamira umuryango we.Jealousy led him to cause trouble for his family.
- Ese ushobora kwirinda ishyari?Can you avoid jealousy?
- Nta shyari afite ku bandi batunze byinshi.He has no envy toward others who own more.
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