Swahili
tuhuma
tu-HU-ma
How to say it
Swahilituhumatu-HU-masoon
Englishsuspicionsoon
Frenchsoupçon, accusationsoon
Meaning
suspicion or accusation directed at someone.
Good to know
suspicion, accusation
Examples
- Alikamatwa kwa tuhuma za wizi.He was arrested on suspicion of theft.
- Tuhuma hizo hazikuthibitishwa.Those accusations were not proven.
- Je, kuna tuhuma dhidi yake?Are there suspicions against him?
- Sikutaka kumtia tuhuma bila ushahidi.I didn't want to accuse him without evidence.
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