erevu

How to say it

Meaning

clever and quick-witted, skilled at getting what one wants, sometimes in a sly or cunning way.

Good to know

can be a compliment (talented, capable) or a mild criticism (crafty, sly) depending on context.

Examples

• Yeye ni mtoto erevu sana shuleni.He is a very clever child at school.
• Je, unamfahamu mfanyabiashara yule erevu?Do you know that shrewd businessman?
• Si erevu wa kutosha kumdanganya mama yake.He isn't clever enough to fool his mother.
• Alikuwa erevu, akaokoa pesa zake kabla ya mgogoro.She was shrewd, and saved her money before the crisis.