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Swahili

danganyo

dan-GA-nyo

How to say it

Swahilidanganyodan-GA-nyosoon
Englishdeceitsoon
Frenchtromperiesoon

Meaning

deceit or trickery, hypocritical behavior intended to mislead someone.

Good to know

usually appears in the plural madanganyo.

Examples

  • Madanganyo yake yaligunduliwa hatimaye.His deceptions were finally discovered.
  • Sitaki kushiriki katika danganyo lolote.I don't want to take part in any deception.
  • Je, alikuwa akitumia danganyo kupata pesa?Was he using deception to get money?

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