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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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