Swahili
karipio
ka-ri-PI-o
How to say it
Swahilikaripioka-ri-PI-osoon
Englishscoldingsoon
Frenchréprimandesoon
Meaning
a scolding or stern rebuke.
Good to know
scolding, rebuke, reprimand
Examples
- Mwalimu alimpa mwanafunzi karipio kali.The teacher gave the student a harsh scolding.
- Alistahimili karipio la wazazi wake kwa utulivu.He bore his parents' scolding calmly.
- Je, karipio hilo lilikuwa la haki?Was that scolding fair?
- Baada ya karipio, aliahidi kubadilika.After the scolding, he promised to change.
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