Swahili
mkaidi
mka-I-di
How to say it
Swahilimkaidimka-I-disoon
Englishstubborn personsoon
Frenchpersonne obstinée, extrémistesoon
Meaning
a stubborn, obstinate person who resists advice or instruction.
Good to know
often used to scold a disobedient child.
Examples
- Mtoto huyu ni mkaidi, hasikilizi ushauri.This child is stubborn; he doesn't listen to advice.
- Je, kwa nini uwe mkaidi kiasi hicho?Why are you being so stubborn?
- Mkaidi hakubali kubadili msimamo wake.The stubborn person refuses to change his stance.
- Alikuwa mkaidi hadi mwisho wa mjadala.He remained obstinate until the end of the debate.
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