kijicho

How to say it

Meaning

envy or jealousy, and by extension malice or an envious glance.

Good to know

kuwa na kijicho or kuwa na kijicho rohoni means to be envious or jealous.

Examples

• Alimwangalia kwa kijicho baada ya kufaulu mtihani.He looked at her with envy after she passed the exam.
• Kijicho chake kinamfanya asifurahie mafanikio ya wengine.His jealousy stops him from enjoying others' success.
• Hakuwa na kijicho hata kidogo alipomsikia rafiki akishinda tuzo.He had no jealousy at all when he heard his friend won the award.
• Watu wenye kijicho hawapendi kuona wengine wakiendelea.Envious people don't like to see others progress.