Swahili
soni
SO-ni
How to say it
SwahilisoniSO-nisoon
Englishshamesoon
Frenchhontesoon
Meaning
a feeling of shame, modesty, or timidity.
Good to know
commonly used with ana, as in ana soni, meaning he or she is shy or embarrassed.
Examples
- Alipata soni alipoanguka mbele ya watu.He felt embarrassed when he fell in front of people.
- Ana soni kuzungumza mbele ya umati.She is shy about speaking in front of a crowd.
- Usinifanyie soni mbele ya wageni.Do not embarrass me in front of the guests.
- Watoto wengine wana soni kwa wageni.Some children are shy around strangers.
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