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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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