Swahili
mnyimo
m-NYEE-moh
How to say it
Swahilimnyimom-NYEE-mohsoon
Englishstinginesssoon
Frenchavaricesoon
Meaning
stinginess or miserliness.
Good to know
stinginess, miserliness
Examples
- Mnyimo wake ulimfanya achukiwe na jamaa zake.His stinginess made his relatives dislike him.
- Watu walimshutumu kwa mnyimo wa fedha.People accused him of being tight with money.
- Mnyimo si sifa nzuri kwa kiongozi.Miserliness is not a good trait for a leader.
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