mfichaji
mfee-CHAH-jee
How to say it
Swahilimfichajimfee-CHAH-jee
Englishsecretive person
Frenchcachottier
Meaning
A person who hides things and keeps their plans or feelings to themselves.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural wafichaji; from kuficha, to hide.
Examples
- Mfichaji hakumwambia mtu yeyote kuhusu safari yake.The secretive man told no one about his trip.
- Usiwe mfichaji kwa daktari wako.Do not be secretive with your doctor.
- Wafichaji wa taarifa walilaumiwa.Those who hid the information were blamed.
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