mwoga
MWOH-gah
How to say it
SwahilimwogaMWOH-gah
Englishcoward; timid (person)
Frenchlâche, peureux
Meaning
A person who is easily frightened and avoids danger or hard choices, or such a timid manner.
Good to know
M/wa class noun and describing word, plural waoga: mtoto mwoga, a timid child. The noun is woga, fear or cowardice; the opposite is jasiri, brave.
Examples
- Usiwe mwoga, jaribu tena.Do not be a coward, try again.
- Mbwa wetu ni mwoga, hukimbia akisikia kelele.Our dog is timid, it runs away when it hears noise.
- Waoga hawashindi vita kamwe.Cowards never win wars.
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