Swahili
chongelezo
chon-ge-LE-zo
How to say it
Swahilichongelezochon-ge-LE-zosoon
Englishslandersoon
Frenchcalomniesoon
Meaning
slander, malicious gossip about someone.
Good to know
slander, calumny, gossip
Examples
- Chongelezo lake lilimletea matatizo makubwa.His slander brought him serious trouble.
- Usisikilize chongelezo bila kuthibitisha ukweli.Don't listen to gossip without confirming the truth.
- Alipandwa kwa chongelezo la jirani yake.He was accused because of his neighbor's slander.
- Chongelezo huvunja urafiki wa watu.Malicious gossip breaks people's friendships.
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