Swahili
fedhuli
fe-DHU-li
How to say it
Swahilifedhulife-DHU-lisoon
Englishinsolentsoon
Frenchinsolentsoon
Meaning
rude and insolent, disrespectful toward others.
Good to know
variant spelling of fidhuli.
Examples
- Kijana huyo ni fedhuli kwa wazee.That young man is insolent to elders.
- Je, kwa nini unanijibu kwa maneno ya fedhuli?Why do you answer me with insolent words?
- Hakuwa fedhuli hapo awali.He was not rude before.
- Mwalimu alimkemea mwanafunzi fedhuli.The teacher scolded the insolent student.
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