ongopa

How to say it

Meaning

to lie or deceive someone; to tell an untruth.

Good to know

This word is used when someone is not being truthful.

Examples

• Usi ongopa, ni bora kusema ukweli.Don't lie, it's better to tell the truth.
• Alionekana kuongopa kuhusu umri wake.He seemed to be lying about his age.
• Hapaswi kuongopa wazazi wake.He should not lie to his parents.
• Je, aliongopa kuhusu jambo hilo?Did he lie about that matter?

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