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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