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idiom [noun]

Zito la dhamiri

Maana (Definition)

Pang of guilt or psychological remorse felt after committing a wrong

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

heavy burden of conscience

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zito dhamiri

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

"Alikuwa na zito la dhamiri baada ya kusema uongo"

Translation: He had a heavy burden of conscience after telling a lie

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Dhamiri
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