indimi

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.

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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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