coastal [noun]

Jicho la husuda

Maana (Definition)

A malevolent, envious look believed in coastal tradition to bring bad luck or harm upon targets.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

evil eye / envious gaze

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

jicho mbaya

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic hasad / Coastal Lore

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alimvisha mtoto hirizi kumkinga na jicho la husuda."

Translation: Mother put an amulet on the child to protect him from the evil eye.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Wivu Husuda