Swahili
omboleza
o-mbo-LE-za
How to say it
Swahiliombolezao-mbo-LE-zasoon
Englishto mournsoon
Frenchse lamentersoon
Meaning
to mourn or lament, especially over a loss, or to plead urgently.
Good to know
bewail, lament, mourn; beseech, request urgently
Examples
- Familia iliomboleza kifo cha baba yao.The family mourned their father's death.
- Alimwomboleza rafiki yake aliyeaga dunia.He mourned his friend who had passed away.
- Watu walikusanyika kuomboleza pamoja.People gathered to mourn together.
- Aliomboleza akimwomba amsamehe.He pleaded earnestly, begging her to forgive him.
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