adilifu
ah-dee-LEE-foo
How to say it
Swahiliadilifuah-dee-LEE-foo
Englishupright, honest, of integrity
Frenchintègre, honnête, droit
Meaning
Describes a person or conduct that is morally good, honest and fair, doing what is right even when no one is watching. It is used above all of leaders, officials and public servants.
Good to know
An adjective stem that takes the class prefix of its noun: mtu mwadilifu, viongozi waadilifu. The noun is uadilifu, integrity, and maadili means ethics or morals.
Examples
- Tunahitaji viongozi waadilifu wanaowajali wananchi.We need upright leaders who care about the citizens.
- Mzee Juma alijulikana kama mtu mwadilifu kijijini.Mzee Juma was known in the village as an honest man.
- Mhasibu mwadilifu hawezi kukubali rushwa.An honest accountant will not accept a bribe.
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