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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.

Forms

imihangayiko

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