Swahili
pendeleo
pen-deh-LEH-oh
How to say it
Swahilipendeleopen-deh-LEH-ohsoon
Englishfavoritismsoon
Frenchfavoritismesoon
Meaning
special favor, preference, or partiality shown toward someone.
Good to know
(us. mapendeleo) affection, goodwill, attachment, favor
Examples
- Mwalimu alionyesha pendeleo kwa wanafunzi wachache.The teacher showed favoritism toward a few students.
- Je, kuna pendeleo katika uajiri huu?Is there favoritism in this hiring?
- Hakuna pendeleo lolote kati ya watoto wangu.There is no favoritism at all among my children.
- Alishtakiwa kwa kutoa pendeleo isivyo haki.He was accused of giving unfair preference.
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