Kinyarwanda
umujinya
Word parts: umu-jinya
oo-moo-JEE-nyah
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumujinyaoo-moo-JEE-nyahsoon
Englishgrudgesoon
Frenchrancune, amertume, désir de vengeancesoon
Meaning
long-lasting anger, resentment, or a grudge held against someone.
Good to know
grudge, long-lasting anger
Examples
- Yamubikiye umujinya imyaka myinshi.He held a grudge against him for many years.
- Ntugire umujinya ku muvandimwe wawe.Don't hold a grudge against your sibling.
- Ese uracyafite umujinya kuri jye?Do you still have resentment toward me?
- Umujinya we waje kumuviramo indwara.His long-held anger ended up making him sick.
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