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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