hofu

How to say it

Meaning

fear or fright, or the state of being afraid.

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Examples

• Alijaa hofu aliposikia kelele usiku.He was filled with fear when he heard the noise at night.
• Usiwe na hofu, kila kitu kitakuwa sawa.Don't be afraid, everything will be fine.
• Hofu ya kupoteza kazi ilimsumbua sana.Fear of losing his job troubled him greatly.
• Watoto walikimbia kwa hofu walipoona nyoka.The children ran in fear when they saw the snake.

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