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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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