idiom [noun]

Juto la majuto

Maana (Definition)

Profound, painful self-reproach felt after realizing the irreversible consequences of a mistake.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

agonizing remorse / deep regret

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

majuto mbaya

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alipata juto la majuto baada ya kuacha shule."

Translation: He felt agonizing remorse after dropping out of school.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

majuto makali