swahili
[noun]
Huruma
Maana (Definition)
Feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
mercy / compassion / sympathy
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
pity
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic hurmah
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Mama alimwonyesha mtoto huyo huruma na kumpa chakula."
Translation: Mother showed that child mercy and gave him food.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):