Swahili
kicho
KI-cho
How to say it
SwahilikichoKI-chosoon
Englishfear, timiditysoon
Frenchpeur, timiditésoon
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety; timidity or shyness.
Good to know
Kicho can stop someone from trying new things.
Examples
- Alikuwa na kicho kuzungumza mbele ya watu.He had fear of speaking in front of people.
- Kicho ni sehemu ya maisha ya kila mtu.Fear is a part of everyone's life.
- Alionyesha kicho mbele ya wageni.He showed shyness in front of the guests.
- Je, una kicho cha kuzungumza hadharani?Do you have a fear of speaking in public?
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