ovu

How to say it

Meaning

bad, evil, or wicked in nature or action.

Good to know

'mema na maovu' is a common phrase meaning 'good and bad', describing the mixed nature of the world.

Examples

• Kitendo chake kilikuwa ovu sana.His act was very evil.
• Mema na maovu ndio ulimwengu.There is both good and bad in the world.
• Roho yake ilijaa mawazo ovu.His heart was filled with wicked thoughts.
• Watu wote wanapaswa kukataa mambo ovu.Everyone should reject wicked things.

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