Swahili
ubaramaki
u-ba-ra-MA-ki
How to say it
Swahiliubaramakiu-ba-ra-MA-kisoon
Englishruse, blundersoon
Frenchruse, bévuesoon
Meaning
a ruse, trick, or foolish blunder.
Good to know
ruse, trickery; fool- ish mistake, boner. ubardhuli sing; coldness, coolness; cool- ing; fig. reserve, self-control; fig. indifference, apathy; fig. gentleness, kindness
Examples
- Alifanya ubaramaki mbele ya wageni.He made a foolish blunder in front of the guests.
- Ubaramaki wake ulimletea aibu.His trickery brought him shame.
- Usifanye ubaramaki tena.Don't pull that trick again.
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