Swahili
lauka
lah-OO-kah
How to say it
Swahililaukalah-OO-kahsoon
Englishto be blameworthysoon
Frenchêtre blâmablesoon
Meaning
to be blameworthy or deserving of criticism (the intransitive form of lawa, to blame).
Good to know
intransitive of Iawa
Examples
- Kitendo chake kililauka mbele ya wote.His action was blameworthy in front of everyone.
- Haulauki kwa kosa usilolifanya.You are not to blame for a fault you didn't commit.
- Tabia hiyo inalauka machoni pa jamii.That behavior is condemned in the eyes of society.
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