hadithi

How to say it

Meaning

a story, tale, or legend that is told or narrated, whether true or invented.

Good to know

Also used as a verb meaning 'to tell/narrate'; ni hadithi tu means 'it's only a made-up story'.

Examples

• Bibi alitusimulia hadithi kabla ya kulala.Grandma told us a story before bed.
• Je, hadithi hii ni ya kweli?Is this story true?
• Hilo si la kweli, ni hadithi tu.That's not true, it's just a made-up story.
• Alihadithia safari yake ya Ulaya.He recounted his trip to Europe.

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