Swahili
msafii
m-sah-FEE-ee
How to say it
Swahilimsafiim-sah-FEE-eesoon
Englishinsolent personsoon
Frenchinsolentsoon
Meaning
an impudent, foolish, or insolent person.
Good to know
variant of msafihi.
Examples
- Msafii alimjibu mzee kwa dharau.The impudent person answered the elder disrespectfully.
- Usiwe msafii mbele ya wageni.Do not be insolent in front of guests.
- Je, kwa nini anaitwa msafii?Why is he called insolent?
- Hakuwa msafii, alikuwa na adabu.He was not impudent, he was polite.
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