mkweli
MKWEH-lee
How to say it
SwahilimkweliMKWEH-lee
Englishhonest person; truthful, honest
Frenchpersonne honnête; sincère, franc
Meaning
A person who tells the truth and can be trusted, and after kuwa it describes someone as honest.
Good to know
M/wa class noun, plural wakweli, from kweli, truth. Kuwa mkweli is to be honest: kuwa mkweli kwa, to be honest with someone. The quality is ukweli, truth or honesty.
Examples
- Mama yangu ni mkweli, hasemi uongo.My mother is an honest person, she does not tell lies.
- Kuwa mkweli kwa daktari wako kuhusu afya yako.Be honest with your doctor about your health.
- Wananchi wanataka viongozi wakweli.The people want honest leaders.
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