Swahili
masikitiko
mah-see-kee-TEE-koh
How to say it
Swahilimasikitikomah-see-kee-TEE-kohsoon
Englishregretssoon
Frenchregretssoon
Meaning
Feelings of deep sadness or regret, or the things that cause them.
Good to know
plural of sikitiko (ji-/ma- class); non-human noun, ma-/ya- agreement.
Examples
- Alieleza masikitiko yake kwa uwazi.He expressed his regrets openly.
- Je, masikitiko hayo yataisha lini?When will those regrets end?
- Masikitiko hayakumzuia kuomba msamaha.The regrets did not stop him from apologizing.
- Familia itashiriki masikitiko mengine pamoja.The family will share further sorrows together.
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