wasiwasi
wah-see-WAH-see
How to say it
Swahiliwasiwasiwah-see-WAH-seesoon
Englishworry, anxiety, concern; doubtsoon
Frenchinquiétude, souci ; doutesoon
Meaning
A feeling of unease about something that may happen, or doubt about whether something is true or will work.
Good to know
The plural is the same word. Kuwa na wasiwasi is to be worried, usiwe na wasiwasi means do not worry, and bila wasiwasi means without doubt.
Examples
- Usiwe na wasiwasi, kila kitu kitakwenda sawa.Do not worry, everything will be fine.
- Wazazi wana wasiwasi kuhusu usalama wa watoto.The parents are worried about the children's safety.
- Nina wasiwasi kama atafika kwa wakati.I doubt whether he will arrive on time.
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