Swahili
mcheleaji
um-cheh-leh-AH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimcheleajium-cheh-leh-AH-jeesoon
Englishnervous personsoon
Frenchanxieuxsoon
Meaning
a person who is nervous or anxious, easily apprehensive.
Good to know
m- wa- class (people); from kuchelea, to hesitate or be fearful of something.
Examples
- Yeye ni mcheleaji, huogopa kila kitu.He is a nervous person; he fears everything.
- Je, wewe ni mcheleaji wa mitihani?Are you nervous about exams?
- Si mcheleaji, huwa jasiri kila wakati.He is not a nervous person; he is always brave.
- Wacheleaji hawatapenda mchezo huu.Nervous people will not like this game.
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