indimi

Swahili

rukudhu

ru-KU-dhu

How to say it

Swahilirukudhuru-KU-dhusoon
Englishto lose one's waysoon
Frenchs'égarersoon

Meaning

to lose one's way, or to enter a place without permission; figuratively, to insult someone.

Good to know

lose one's way; enter without authorization, trespass; fig. insult someone. riikiin /.«/. bow with thehar.dcT iL ~ ' (in prayer)

Examples

  • Msafiri alirukudhu njiani gizani.The traveler lost his way on the road in the dark.
  • Aliingia shambani na kurukudhu bila ruhusa.He entered the farm and trespassed without permission.
  • Usimrukudhu mzee kwa maneno hayo.Do not insult the elder with those words.
  • Kwa nini uliurukudhu uwanja huo wa kibinafsi?Why did you trespass on that private plot?

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