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Swahili

boronga

boh-ROHN-gah

How to say it

Swahiliborongaboh-ROHN-gahsoon
Englishto bunglesoon
Frenchbâclersoon

Meaning

to botch, bungle, or do something carelessly and sloppily.

Good to know

This word is often used when critiquing work or tasks.

Examples

  • Huyu mtu anafanya kazi boronga sana.This person does very sloppy work.
  • Usiogope kusema kama kazi imefanywa boronga.Don't hesitate to say if the work was done poorly.
  • Fundi aliboronga kazi ya kupaka rangi.The workman botched the painting job.
  • Je, kwa nini uliboronga mradi huu?Why did you bungle this project?

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