Swahili
dhalimu
dha-LI-mu
How to say it
Swahilidhalimudha-LI-musoon
Englishtyrantsoon
Frenchtyransoon
Meaning
a tyrant or oppressor, someone who treats others unjustly and cruelly.
Good to know
plural madhalimu; also used as an adjective meaning unjust or oppressive.
Examples
- Kiongozi huyo ni dhalimu kwa raia wake.That leader is a tyrant to his citizens.
- Hakuna anayependa sheria za kidhalimu.No one likes oppressive laws.
- Je, mtawala huyo ni dhalimu kweli?Is that ruler truly a tyrant?
- Madhalimu hao waliwadhulumu wafanyakazi kwa miaka mingi.Those tyrants exploited the workers for many years.
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