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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