Swahili
kibri
ki-BU-ri
How to say it
Swahilikibriki-BU-risoon
Englishpridesoon
Frenchorgueilsoon
Meaning
pride, arrogance, or haughtiness.
Good to know
the standard spelling is kiburi.
Examples
- Kibri chake kilimfanya akose marafiki.His arrogance cost him friends.
- Usionyeshe kibri mbele ya wazee.Don't show arrogance in front of elders.
- Je, mafanikio yake yamemfanya awe na kibri?Has his success made him arrogant?
- Alishuka kibri baada ya kushindwa mtihani.His pride was humbled after he failed the exam.
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