idiom [verb]

Pangusa machozi

Maana (Definition)

An idiom meaning to provide emotional comfort and aid to a grieving or distressed person.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

console someone in deep grief / wipe away tears

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pangusa machozi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Comfort Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Jamii ilikuja kumpangusa machozi mjane huyo."

Translation: The community came to console the widow in her grief.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Fariji Tuliza mtima