Swahili · Emotions & Feelings
huzuni
Sadness
Beginnernoun
Definition
The feeling of being unhappy.
Example
Kwa nini una huzuni?
Why are you sad?
Etymology
'Huzuni' is derived from the Bantu root relating to sorrow or grief, maintaining its poignant meaning across various Bantu languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Huzuni' can be found in both formal and informal contexts, often in discussions about emotions and feelings, and is widely recognized across East Africa.