pingani

How to say it

Meaning

obstructive, contrary, and troublesome, said of a person who is difficult to deal with.

Good to know

adj. (of persons) obstructive, con- trary, troublesome, difficult

Examples

• Jirani yetu ni mtu pingani sana kwenye mikutano.Our neighbor is a very obstructive person at meetings.
• Je, kwa nini unakuwa pingani kila wakati?Why are you always so contrary?
• Hakuwa pingani, alisaidia mpango ufanikiwe.He was not obstructive, he helped the plan succeed.
• Tabia yake ya pingani ilichelewesha maamuzi.His obstructive manner delayed the decisions.