Swahili
mpeketevu
m-pe-ke-TEH-voo
How to say it
Swahilimpeketevum-pe-ke-TEH-voosoon
Englishvain personsoon
Frenchpersonne vaniteusesoon
Meaning
a vain or arrogant person.
Good to know
vain/arrogant person
Examples
- Mpeketevu huyo hataki kusikiliza mawazo ya wengine.That arrogant person won't listen to others' ideas.
- Watu walimchukia kwa tabia yake ya mpeketevu.People disliked him for his vain manner.
- Usiwe mpeketevu, waheshimu wenzako.Don't be arrogant, respect your peers.
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