Swahili
afriti
a-FRI-ti
How to say it
Swahiliafritia-FRI-tisoon
Englishdemonsoon
Frenchdémonsoon
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; by extension, a wicked and malicious person.
Good to know
(evil) spirit, devil; wicked/ malicious person
Examples
- Watoto waliogopa hadithi za afriti.The children were afraid of the stories about evil spirits.
- Alimwita jirani yake afriti kwa ukatili wake.He called his neighbor a devil for his cruelty.
- Wanakijiji waliamini pango hilo lilikuwa na afriti.The villagers believed that cave had an evil spirit in it.
- Usiwe afriti kwa wadogo zako.Don't be a monster to your younger siblings.
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