haini

How to say it

Meaning

to betray or deceive, especially by divulging a secret; also a traitor or deserter.

Good to know

betray, divulge (a secret), de- ceive; {also mhaini, wa-) traitor, deceiver, informer, deserter, renegade

Examples

• Alimhaini rafiki yake kwa kutoa siri zake.He betrayed his friend by revealing his secrets.
• Askari huyo alikimbia vitani na kuitwa haini.That soldier fled the war and was called a traitor.
• Usimwamini, ni haini.Don't trust him, he's a traitor.
• Kwa nini ulinihaini mbele ya wenzangu?Why did you betray me in front of my colleagues?

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