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swahili [verb]

Teseka

Maana (Definition)

To experience physical pain, emotional torture, or economic hardship.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

suffer hardship / endure agony / be tormented

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

teseka

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

"Mgonjwa aliteseka usiku kucha kabla ya kupata dawa."

Translation: The patient suffered agony all night before getting medicine.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Fahali wawili wakipigana nyasi huumiataabikakonda
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