indimi

Swahili

fudhali

fu-DHA-li

How to say it

Swahilifudhalifu-DHA-lisoon
Englishinsolentsoon
Frenchinsolentsoon

Meaning

rude and insolent, disrespectful toward others.

Good to know

variant spelling of fidhuli.

Examples

  • Mtumishi yule alikuwa fudhali kwa mgeni.That servant was insolent to the guest.
  • Je, kwa nini unanijibu kwa fudhali?Why do you answer me so rudely?
  • Hawakumkubali kijana fudhali kufanya kazi.They would not accept the insolent young man for the job.
  • Alikaripiwa kwa tabia yake ya fudhali.He was reprimanded for his rude behavior.

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