fedheha
feh-DHEH-hah
How to say it
Swahilifedhehafeh-DHEH-hah
Englishdisgrace, shame, humiliation
Frenchhonte, déshonneur, humiliation
Meaning
Shame brought on a person, a family or a country by something bad or embarrassing that becomes known.
Good to know
Often in ni fedheha (it is a disgrace) and kuleta fedheha (to bring shame). The verb is kufedhehesha, to disgrace or humiliate.
Examples
- Rushwa ni fedheha kwa taifa letu.Corruption is a disgrace to our nation.
- Kitendo chake kiliiletea familia fedheha kubwa.His act brought great shame on the family.
- Aliona fedheha kurudi nyumbani bila kazi.He felt ashamed to go back home without a job.
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