woga

How to say it

Meaning

The feeling of being afraid of danger or harm, and the lack of courage that makes a person avoid what they should face.

Good to know

U class noun (u dropped before o), no plural. Bila woga, without fear; kuwa na woga, to be afraid. A coward is mwoga; hofu is a close word for fear.

Examples

• Alisimama mbele ya umati bila woga.He stood before the crowd without fear.
• Woga ulimzuia kuuliza swali.Fear stopped her from asking a question.
• Watoto wengine wana woga wa giza.Some children are afraid of the dark.

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