janaa

How to say it

Meaning

shame, dishonor, or disgrace; a variant of janaha.

Good to know

see janaha

Examples

• Kitendo chake kilileta janaa kwa familia.His action brought disgrace to the family.
• Alijisikia janaa baada ya kudanganya.He felt shame after lying.
• Je, kufeli mtihani ni janaa kubwa hivyo?Is failing an exam really that great a disgrace?
• Hawakutaka kubeba janaa ya kushindwa.They did not want to bear the disgrace of defeat.

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