Swahili
suto
SU-to
How to say it
SwahilisutoSU-tosoon
Englishrebukesoon
Frenchréprimandesoon
Meaning
a public rebuke or accusation, an indictment or reprimand.
Good to know
also appears as msuto in some regions.
Examples
- Alipata suto kali kutoka kwa mkuu wake.He received a harsh rebuke from his boss.
- Suto la wazazi lilimfanya atubu.The parents' reprimand made him repent.
- Hakuweza kustahimili suto la watu wengi.He could not bear the public accusation from many people.
- Kiongozi alitoa suto kwa mfanyakazi aliyechelewa.The leader issued a reprimand to the employee who was late.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.