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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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