ubwoba

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Meaning

an unpleasant feeling caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

Good to know

common in the phrase gufite ubwoba 'to be afraid'; also used for stage fright or shyness in social situations.

Examples

• Nfite ubwoba bw'imbwa.I am afraid of dogs.
• Ntukagire ubwoba, ndi kumwe nawe.Don't be afraid, I'm with you.
• Ubwoba bwamufashe igihe yumvise urusaku.Fear gripped him when he heard the noise.
• Yaravuze atagira ubwoba.He spoke without fear.

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