Swahili
lafuzi
lah-FOO-zee
How to say it
Swahililafuzilah-FOO-zeesoon
Englishto deceivesoon
Frenchtrompersoon
Meaning
to deceive or swindle someone; also, a cheat or swindler.
Good to know
Related to mlaghai (a swindler) and also used adjectivally to mean false or fraudulent.
Examples
- Mfanyabiashara huyo alimlafuzi mteja wake.That trader swindled his customer.
- Usiamini watu wanaokulafuzi kwa maneno matamu.Don't trust people who deceive you with sweet words.
- Hati hiyo ni ya lafuzi, si halisi.That document is fraudulent, not genuine.
- Je, alikulafuzi kiasi gani?How much did he cheat you out of?
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