Swahili
sikitiko
si-ki-TI-ko
How to say it
Swahilisikitikosi-ki-TI-kosoon
Englishsadness, regretsoon
Frenchtristesse, regretsoon
Meaning
a feeling of deep sadness or regret, or the thing that causes it.
Good to know
grief, sorrow; cause of sorrow/ regret; object of pity
Examples
- Kifo cha mzee wetu kilileta sikitiko kubwa.The death of our elder brought great sorrow.
- Alionyesha sikitiko usoni mwake.He showed sorrow on his face.
- Sikitiko lake halikuisha kwa siku nyingi.His grief did not end for many days.
- Kwa sikitiko, twakuarifu kifo cha rafiki yetu.With sorrow, we inform you of the death of our friend.
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