umuhangayiko
oo-moo-hah-ngah-YEE-koh
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumuhangayikooo-moo-hah-ngah-YEE-koh
Englishworry, anxiety, stress
Frenchinquiétude, angoisse, stress
Meaning
A state of worry and inner tension about a problem or a danger.
Good to know
Plural imihangayiko, for many worries. From guhangayika, to worry; guhangana n'umuhangayiko is to cope with stress.
Examples
- Umuhangayiko ushobora gutera indwara.Stress can cause illness.
- Yabayeho mu mihangayiko myinshi.He lived with many worries.
- Imyitozo ngororamubiri igabanya umuhangayiko.Physical exercise reduces stress.
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