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coastal [noun]

Jitimai ya moyo

Maana (Definition)

Deep, debilitating emotional distress and heartache caused by severe loss.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

profound grief of heart / inner sorrow

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

huzuni nzito

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic ijtima' / Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Barua hiyo ilimwacha mama akiwa na jitimai ya moyo."

Translation: That letter left mother with a profound grief of heart.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
huzuni kubwa
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