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swahili [verb]

Sikitika

Maana (Definition)

To experience mental distress, sadness, or compassion for another's misfortune.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

feel sorrow / grieve / express sympathy

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sikitika

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Jamii yote ilisikitika kufuatia msiba huo mkubwa."

Translation: The entire community grieved following that great tragedy.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
huzunikaJutahurumia
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