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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