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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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