harimu

How to say it

Meaning

to forbid or prohibit something; also a taboo person or thing, or a close relative one is forbidden to marry.

Good to know

forbid, prohibit; (ma-) harimu (a taboo: person or thing); (ma-),!.„ (p. a ~;o U ccd bv a -sister ' - v - brother)

Examples

• Sheria ilimharimu kuingia nchini.The law forbade him from entering the country.
• Ndoa kati ya ndugu wa karibu ni harimu.Marriage between close relatives is forbidden.
• Aliharimu watoto wake kutazama filamu hiyo.He forbade his children from watching that film.

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