Swahili
umizi
oo-MEE-zee
How to say it
Swahiliumizioo-MEE-zeesoon
Englishinjurysoon
Frenchblessuresoon
Meaning
harm, hurt, or injury done to someone.
Good to know
(us. maumizi) harm, injury
Examples
- Maneno yake yalimletea umizi mkubwa.His words caused her great hurt.
- Hakukusudia kumfanyia umizi.He did not intend to harm her.
- Je, umizi huo utaisha lini?When will that hurt end?
- Alipata umizi wa moyo baada ya kusalitiwa.She suffered heartbreak after being betrayed.
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