upweke

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Meaning

The state of being alone or of feeling alone and without company, which can bring sadness. Kifungo cha upweke is solitary confinement.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from pweke, alone. Used with kuishi or kuhisi: kuishi maisha ya upweke, to live a lonely life; anahisi upweke, she feels lonely.

Examples

• Tangu mkewe afariki, anaishi kwa upweke.Since his wife died, he has lived in loneliness.
• Wazee wengi wanakabiliwa na upweke mijini.Many elderly people face loneliness in towns.
• Upweke ulimfanya ahuzunike sana.Loneliness made her very sad.

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