Swahili
mjinga
um-JEE-ngah
How to say it
Swahilimjingaum-JEE-ngahsoon
Englishfoolsoon
Frenchidiotsoon
Meaning
a foolish or stupid person, someone lacking common sense.
Good to know
This term is used to describe someone who acts unwisely.
Examples
- Yeye ni mjinga kwa sababu hajasoma.He is foolish because he has not studied.
- Usiwe mjinga, sikiliza ushauri.Don't be foolish, listen to the advice.
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