Swahili
chuki
CHU-ki
How to say it
SwahilichukiCHU-kisoon
Englishhatredsoon
Frenchhainesoon
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike, resentment, or ill will toward someone or something.
Good to know
common phrase ona chuki, to be in a bad mood or feel resentment; chuki na majivuno ya kitaifa refers to national chauvinism.
Examples
- Ana chuki na jirani yake tangu mwaka jana.He has held a grudge against his neighbor since last year.
- Kwa nini unamwonea chuki bila sababu?Why do you resent him without reason?
- Sina chuki na wewe hata kidogo.I don't harbor any resentment toward you at all.
- Chuki kati ya makabila hayo itaisha lini?When will the resentment between those tribes end?
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