Kinyarwanda
umususu
Word parts: umu-susu
oo-moo-SOO-soo
How to say it
Kinyarwandaumususuoo-moo-SOO-soosoon
Englishapprehensionsoon
Frenchappréhension, peursoon
Meaning
a feeling of apprehension or unease, a mild fear.
Good to know
apprehension, fear
Examples
- Yagize umususu igihe yumvaga ijwi ry'ubwoko butazwi.He felt apprehension when he heard an unfamiliar voice.
- Umususu waramufashe imbere y'ikizamini.Apprehension gripped her before the exam.
- Ese ufite umususu ku bizaba ejo?Do you feel uneasy about what will happen tomorrow?
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