Swahili
onza
O-nza
How to say it
SwahilionzaO-nzasoon
Englishto hurtsoon
Frenchblessersoon
Meaning
to hurt or damage something, or figuratively, to torment or annoy someone.
Good to know
wound, hurt, do harm to, damage; fig. torment, annoy
Examples
- Maneno yake yaliniuma na kunionza sana.His words hurt and tormented me deeply.
- Usimuonze mtoto kwa maneno makali.Don't hurt the child with harsh words.
- Kelele za ujenzi zilituonza usiku kucha.The construction noise annoyed us all night.
- Alionza mkono wake alipoanguka.He hurt his arm when he fell.
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