lawama

How to say it

Meaning

criticism, blame, or reproach directed at someone for a fault.

Good to know

Also used for the risk or responsibility of blame, as in hatutajitia lawama (we will not take on the responsibility/blame).

Examples

• Alipata lawama kwa kosa hilo.He received criticism for that mistake.
• Sitaki kubeba lawama za wengine.I do not want to bear other people's blame.
• Je, lawama hii ni ya haki?Is this criticism fair?
• Hawakumpa lawama yoyote.They did not give him any blame.

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