sugu

How to say it

Meaning

a hardened, thickened patch of skin such as a callus or corn, or figuratively a lack of feeling and empathy.

Good to know

mtu sugu describes a coarse, unfeeling person.

Examples

• Ana sugu wayo mwa mguu kwa kutembea bila viatu.He has a callus on the sole of his foot from walking barefoot.
• Miaka ya mateso ilimfanya awe sugu kihisia.Years of suffering made him emotionally callous.
• Mtu sugu haguswi na maombolezo ya wengine.A hard-hearted person is not moved by others' grief.
• Sugu lile mgongoni lilimuumiza.That callus on his back hurt him.

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