Swahili
matusi
ma-TOO-see
How to say it
Swahilimatusima-TOO-seesoon
Englishinsultssoon
Frenchinjuressoon
Meaning
Insulting or abusive words or remarks.
Good to know
plural of tusi (ji-/ma- class); related to tushi.
Examples
- Alimtukana kwa matusi mabaya.He insulted him with bad words.
- Je, matusi hayo yalisikika hadharani?Were those insults heard in public?
- Hatukubali matusi shuleni.We do not accept insults at school.
- Polisi watachukua hatua dhidi ya matusi hayo.The police will take action against those insults.
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