kuhofia
koo-hoh-FEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikuhofiakoo-hoh-FEE-ah
Englishto fear, to be afraid of; to fear for
Frenchcraindre, avoir peur de; craindre pour
Meaning
To be afraid that something bad will happen or of a danger, or to be worried for someone's safety; kwa kuhofia means for fear of.
Good to know
The applicative of hofu, fear: the feared thing is the object, kuhofia maisha yake, to fear for his life. Kwa kuhofia usalama means for fear of security.
Examples
- Wakazi walihama kwa kuhofia mafuriko.Residents moved out for fear of floods.
- Nahofia kuchelewa kazini leo.I am afraid of being late for work today.
- Wazazi wanahofia usalama wa watoto wao.Parents fear for their children's safety.
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