Swahili
ghera
GHE-ra
How to say it
SwahiligheraGHE-rasoon
Englishjealousysoon
Frenchjalousiesoon
Meaning
jealousy or distrust, especially in matters of love or honor.
Good to know
rare; equivalent to ari.
Examples
- Ghera yake ilimfanya amshuku mume wake.Her jealousy made her suspect her husband.
- Je, ghera ni tabia mbaya?Is jealousy a bad trait?
- Hawakuonyesha ghera licha ya hali hiyo.They showed no jealousy despite the situation.
- Ghera ilimzuia kumwamini rafiki yake.Distrust kept him from trusting his friend.
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