Swahili
fisadi
fi-SA-di
How to say it
Swahilifisadifi-SA-disoon
Englishcorrupt personsoon
Frenchcorrompusoon
Meaning
a person who is corrupt or immoral, especially one who misuses power for personal gain.
Good to know
in modern Swahili often used for corrupt officials.
Examples
- Fisadi huyo alifikishwa mahakamani.That corrupt person was taken to court.
- Je, kiongozi huyo ni fisadi kweli?Is that leader truly corrupt?
- Hawakuwa mafisadi kama walivyotuhumiwa.They were not corrupt as they were accused.
- Jamii ilimlaani fisadi aliyeiba fedha za umma.The community condemned the corrupt man who stole public funds.
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