Swahili
tahayari
ta-ha-YA-ri
How to say it
Swahilitahayarita-ha-YA-risoon
Englishto feel ashamedsoon
Frenchavoir hontesoon
Meaning
to feel ashamed, shy, or humiliated.
Good to know
closely related to haya, meaning shame or modesty.
Examples
- Alitahayari alipokosea mbele ya wote.He felt ashamed when he made a mistake in front of everyone.
- Msichana alitahayari kuzungumza na wageni.The girl felt shy talking to the visitors.
- Usitahayari, kila mtu hukosea.Do not feel ashamed, everyone makes mistakes.
- Alitahayarishwa na maneno yake makali.He was humiliated by her harsh words.
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