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Swahili

mhaini

m-ha-I-ni

How to say it

Swahilimhainim-ha-I-nisoon
Englishtraitorsoon
Frenchtraître, marchand d'esclavessoon

Meaning

a person who betrays others, a traitor or deceiver.

Good to know

from -haini (to betray).

Examples

  • Mhaini aliuza siri za nchi yake.The traitor sold his country's secrets.
  • Je, ni kweli alikuwa mhaini wa kikundi chao?Was he really a traitor to their group?
  • Hakuwa mhaini, alikuwa mwaminifu daima.He wasn't a traitor, he was always faithful.
  • Mhaini atashtakiwa kwa uhaini.The traitor will be charged with treason.

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