Swahili
punguani
pu-ngu-A-ni
How to say it
Swahilipunguanipu-ngu-A-nisoon
Englishfoolsoon
Frenchidiotsoon
Meaning
a person regarded as foolish, unintelligent, or lacking good sense.
Good to know
Punguani is often used to describe someone who doesn’t understand things easily.
Examples
- Usimcheke punguani, anahitaji msaada.Don’t laugh at the feebleminded person; he needs help.
- Punguani alifanya makosa mengi.The feebleminded person made many mistakes.
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