Swahili
kanyo
KA-nyo
How to say it
SwahilikanyoKA-nyosoon
Englishrebukesoon
Frenchréprimandesoon
Meaning
a stern warning or rebuke meant to restrain someone's behavior.
Good to know
more fully mkanyo; related to the verb kukanya, 'to rebuke, restrain'.
Examples
- Mwalimu alimpa mwanafunzi kanyo kali.The teacher gave the student a stern rebuke.
- Kanyo la baba lilimfanya aache tabia mbaya.The father's rebuke made him stop the bad habit.
- Je, kanyo hilo lilimfaa?Did that rebuke help him?
- Alipuuza kanyo na akaendelea na makosa.He ignored the warning and continued making mistakes.
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