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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