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Swahili

nyong'onyea

nyo-ngo-nye-A

How to say it

Swahilinyong'onyeanyo-ngo-nye-Asoon
Englishto become weaksoon
Frenchdevenir faiblesoon

Meaning

to become weak, listless, or languid; also to feel depressed and downcast.

Good to know

be weak/feeble/slack/languid; be depressed/downcast

Examples

  • Mimea ilinyong'onyea kwa ukosefu wa maji.The plants became limp from lack of water.
  • Alinyong'onyea baada ya kusikia habari mbaya.He became downcast after hearing the bad news.
  • Mgonjwa alionekana amenyong'onyea kitandani.The patient appeared weak and listless in bed.
  • Moyo wangu ulinyong'onyea kumuona akiondoka.My spirit sank seeing him leave.

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