Swahili
salata
sa-LA-ta
How to say it
Swahilisalatasa-LA-tasoon
Englishharshnesssoon
Frenchduretésoon
Meaning
harshness or ruthlessness; also sharpness or sarcasm in speech.
Good to know
harshness, want of consideration, ruthlessness; sharpness, sarcasm
Examples
- Alimjibu kwa salata iliyomuumiza.He answered her with a sharpness that hurt.
- Salata yake haikubaliki kazini.His harshness is not acceptable at work.
- Je, kwa nini unaongea kwa salata namna hii?Why are you speaking with such sarcasm?
- Hawakuonyesha salata yoyote kwa wageni.They showed no harshness at all to the guests.
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