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Swahili

buka

BU-ka

How to say it

SwahilibukaBU-kasoon
Englishworry, griefsoon
Frenchsoucisoon

Meaning

(rare) worry, care, or grief.

Good to know

rare care, worry, grief. ^Buki, Bukini Madagascar, komba wa buka lemur

Examples

  • Alikuwa na buka nyingi baada ya kifo cha baba yake.He had much grief after his father's death.
  • Usiwe na buka, kila kitu kitakuwa sawa.Don't worry, everything will be fine.
  • Alificha buka yake usoni.He hid his grief on his face.

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