indimi

Swahili

limuka

lee-MOO-kah

How to say it

Swahililimukalee-MOO-kahsoon
Englishto be slysoon
Frenchêtre rusésoon

Meaning

to be sly, cunning, or treacherous in one's dealings.

Good to know

The causative limusha means to trick or deceive someone.

Examples

  • Mfanyabiashara huyo alilimuka kwenye mkataba.That trader was underhanded in the contract.
  • Usilimuke na marafiki zako.Don't be treacherous with your friends.
  • Alilimuka ili kupata faida zaidi.He was cunning in order to gain more profit.

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