Swahili
pendelevu
pen-deh-LEH-voo
How to say it
Swahilipendelevupen-deh-LEH-voosoon
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Meaning
inclined to show favoritism or bias toward someone.
Good to know
adj. partial, biased, prejudiced fin favor of someone)
Examples
- Hakimu huyo ni pendelevu kwa upande mmoja.That judge is biased toward one side.
- Je, mwalimu wako ni pendelevu?Is your teacher biased?
- Sikuwa pendelevu katika uamuzi wangu.I was not biased in my decision.
- Watu walimlalamikia kwa kuwa pendelevu.People complained about him for being biased.
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