toba

How to say it

Meaning

regret, remorse, and repentance for wrongdoing, especially in a religious sense.

Good to know

often heard in the phrase omba toba, ask for forgiveness/repent.

Examples

• Aliomba toba baada ya kosa lake.He asked for forgiveness after his mistake.
• Toba ya kweli hubadilisha maisha.True repentance changes a life.
• Je, umefanya toba?Have you repented?
• Hakuwa na toba yoyote kwa alichofanya.He had no remorse for what he did.