idiom [noun]

Hatia ya dhamiri

Maana (Definition)

Severe mental distress and guilt felt when one realizes they have acted immorally.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

pangs of conscience / deep inner guilt

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

guilt ya roho

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alisumbuliwa na hatia ya dhamiri baada ya kusema uongo."

Translation: He was tormented by pangs of conscience after telling a lie.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Huzuni ya mfiwa Juto la majuto