udanganyifu
oo-dah-ngah-NYEE-foo
How to say it
Swahiliudanganyifuoo-dah-ngah-NYEE-foosoon
Englishdeception, fraud; cheating (in exams)soon
Frenchtromperie, fraude; triche (aux examens)soon
Meaning
Dishonest behavior meant to trick people, such as fraud in business or cheating in an examination.
Good to know
U class noun from kudanganya, to deceive. Udanganyifu katika mitihani, exam cheating; vitendo vya udanganyifu, fraudulent acts. A cheat is mdanganyifu.
Examples
- Watahiniwa kumi walifutiwa matokeo kwa udanganyifu.Ten candidates had their results canceled for cheating.
- Benki imeonya wateja kuhusu udanganyifu wa simu.The bank has warned customers about phone fraud.
- Biashara hiyo ilijengwa juu ya udanganyifu.That business was built on deception.
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