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Swahili Emotions
Emotions in Swahili according to Britannica
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ridhaa | satisfaction, endorsement |
| upendezewaji | admiration (state of being a likable person) |
| udhia | aggravation |
| hasira | anger, fume, ira, blaze |
| hamaki | infuriated (immediate), passionate anger, asperity |
| ghadhabu | rage, wrath, fume, ire |
| uchungu | pain, bitterness, anguish |
| (pata) wasiwasi/dukuduku | (be) anxious |
| kupendeza | to be attractive |
| uchosi | boredom |
| hadhari | caution, prudence |
| hakika | certainty |
| huruma | kindness, sympathy, compassion, charity, pity |
| matumaini | hope, confidence |
| kiwewe | stupor, hysteria |
| rabsha | brawl, commotion |
| ghasia | choas, uproar, commotion |
| kutatizwa | to be confused |
| radhi | contentment |
| ujasiri | audacity, daringness |
| ushupavu | firmness, obstinancy |
| ushujaa | valor, bravery, heroism, courage |
| udadisi | curiosity, inquiry |
| ushinde | defeat |
| ufidhuli | insolence, audaciousness, arrogance |
| nderemo | celebration, cheerfulness, delight |
| (hali ya) kutegemea | dependence |
| majonzi | deep sorrow, depression |
| hamu | longing, desire (for) |
| uchu | desire, craving, passion |
| shauku | eagerness, yen, enthusiasm; anxiety |
| masikitiko | disappointment, regret; grief, sadness |
| kutopenda | to dislike (not like) |
| mvunjiko wa moyo | dismay |
| dhiki | distress |
| aibu | shame, disgrace, obloquy (towards another) |
| uhasidi | envy, jealousy |
| husuda | spite, malignity, jealousy, envy |
| msisimko | thrill, frission, excitement |
| taharuki | disquiet, anxiety, excitement |
| mpwitompwito | pandemonium, hysteria |
| wahaka | anxiety, restlessness, nerves (because of something) |
| woga | timidity, fear, cowardice |
| hofu | fear, apprehension, cowardice, fright |
| kiruu | rage, fury |
| ukarimu | hospitality, generosity |
| uroho | greed |
| ulafi | gluttony |
| ghamu | grief, melancholy, deep sorrow, distress |
| hatia | guilt, fault, culpability |
| kinyongo | bitterness, resentment |
| kuchukia | to hate, detest, abhor |
| tarajio | expectation, hope |
| kitisho | threat, terror, horror |
| uhasama | hostility |
| uadui | enmity |
| -a haraka, -enye pupa | impatient |
| (-)wivu | jealous(y), envy/envious |
| -enye ngoa kijicho / -wa mwangalifu | jealous |
| naima | ecstacy |
| raha | repose, bliss, comfort |
| furaha (tupu) | joy |
| wema | goodness |
| upweke | loneliness |
| upendo | love |
| huba | affection, favor, love |
| hawaa | passionate desire, infatuation |
| tamaa | lust, longing; expectation, ambition |
| kijicho | envy, malice, ill-will |
| uovu | evil, wickedness |
| tabu | distress, misery, difficult circumstances |
| mateso | agony, torture |
| maumivu | pain, ache(s) |
| matumaini mema | optimism (good hope) |
| uvumilivu / ustahamilivu | perseverance, tolerance, patience (/ forbearance) |
| subira | patience (especially when waiting), endurance |
| kukosa rajua | pessimism (lit. to lack expectations) |
| anasa | luxury, pleasure, sensuality |
| kiburi | conceit, arrogance |
| usodai | pride, arrogance, disdain |
| majivuno | bragging, self-lauding, hautuer |
| tulizo | consolation, comfort (unto someone) |
| faraja | relief, comfort; solace, consolation; mercy |
| huzuni | sadness; grief, sorrow, mopes, dolour, mourning |
| mustarehe | (adv.) state of calm, repose, or rest |
| dharau / bezo | scorn, contempt, snub |
| haya | shame, bashfulness (as in to humble); humility, respect |
| soni | shyness, shame |
| fedheha | disgrace, reproach, scandal, slur |
| mshangao | amazement, bewilderment, astonishment, surprise |
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