Swahili
sononeko
so-no-NE-ko
How to say it
Swahilisononekoso-no-NE-kosoon
Englishsorrowsoon
Frenchtristessesoon
Meaning
deep sorrow, trouble, or grief, a state of unrest and distress.
Good to know
sorrow, trouble, care, grief, suffering; unrest, excitement
Examples
- Sononeko lilimjaa moyoni baada ya habari ile.Sorrow filled his heart after that news.
- Familia ilikuwa katika sononeko tangu kifo cha baba.The family has been in grief since the father's death.
- Aliishi kwa sononeko miaka mingi.He lived in suffering for many years.
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