nyangalika

How to say it

Meaning

so worn-out, useless, or nondescript as to be beyond consideration; of a person, hopelessly irresponsible.

Good to know

adj. unheard-of, nondescript, im- possible, useless; (of persons) irresponsible, hopeless, nguo hii ni kinyangalika haivaiki. This dress is so old that I cannot wear it any more, mtu huyu ni kinyangalika. This person is irresponsible/hopeless

Examples

• Nguo hii ni nyangalika, siwezi kuivaa tena.This dress is so worn out I can't wear it anymore.
• Mtu huyu ni nyangalika, hawezi kuaminiwa na kazi yoyote.This person is hopeless, he cannot be trusted with any job.
• Gari lile likawa nyangalika baada ya ajali mbili.That car became useless after two accidents.
• Kiatu hiki ni nyangalika, kimechakaa sana.This shoe is beyond use, it's too worn out.