← Back to Swahili & Sheng Dictionary
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):
Rehemausaidizi
Practice 'Huruma' with AI Voice Tutor →