kuhonga
koo-HOH-ngah
How to say it
Swahilikuhongakoo-HOH-ngah
Englishto bribe
Frenchcorrompre, soudoyer
Meaning
To give someone money or a gift secretly so that they do something improper for you, such as an official breaking the rules.
Good to know
Takes the person bribed as object: alimhonga askari, he bribed the police officer. A bribe is hongo or rushwa; the infinitive is kuhonga.
Examples
- Alijaribu kumhonga hakimu lakini akakamatwa.He tried to bribe the magistrate but was arrested.
- Usimhonge mtu ili upate huduma ambayo ni haki yako.Do not bribe anyone to get a service that is your right.
- Walituhumiwa kuwahonga wapiga kura.They were accused of bribing voters.
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