hanithi

How to say it

Meaning

a homosexual or sexually impotent man; also used as an adjective meaning homosexual or perverted.

Good to know

Archaic and, in many contexts, pejorative term.

Examples

• Neno hanithi lilitumika zamani kwa maana ya udhaifu wa kiume.The word hanithi was used in the past to mean male impotence.
• Ilikuwa aibu wakati huo kuitwa hanithi.It was a disgrace at that time to be called hanithi.
• Msamiati huu ni wa kale na hutumika mara chache leo.This term is archaic and rarely used today.