mathĩĩna

n. · class 6

troubles, afflictions. Troubles. Difficulties, hardships, or afflictions that cause distress or suffering; adverse circumstances or trials that test one's endurance.

Example: Rĩrĩa maaniinirwo hinya nĩ mathĩĩna marĩa moonire kuumana na nyamũ (For by the things through which they suffered distress,); Tuĩka mũndũ wa ma na mũũmĩrĩria, na rĩrĩa mathĩĩna mooka, wee hoorera. (Be sincere of heart and steadfast, and do not be impetuous in time of adversity.)

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