majonzi
mah-JOH-nzee
How to say it
Swahilimajonzimah-JOH-nzeesoon
Englishgrief, sorrow, mourningsoon
Frenchchagrin, tristesse, deuilsoon
Meaning
Deep sadness, especially after a death or a disaster, felt by a family, a community or a nation.
Good to know
Ma class noun used in the plural: kuwa na majonzi, to be in grief; salamu za majonzi, condolences. Majonzi makubwa, great sorrow.
Examples
- Kifo chake kilileta majonzi kwa kijiji kizima.His death brought sorrow to the whole village.
- Familia iko katika majonzi makubwa.The family is in deep mourning.
- Tunawapa pole kwa majonzi haya.We offer you our sympathy in this grief.
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