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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