uongo
oo-OH-ngoh
How to say it
Swahiliuongooo-OH-ngohsoon
Englishlie, lies, falsehoodsoon
Frenchmensonge
Meaning
Something said or written that is not true, especially when it is said on purpose to deceive.
Good to know
U class noun, no plural form: uongo mtupu, nothing but lies. Kusema uongo is to tell lies and mwongo is a liar; the opposite is ukweli, truth. Also spelled uwongo.
Examples
- Usiseme uongo, mama atajua ukweli.Do not tell lies, mother will find out the truth.
- Habari hiyo ni uongo mtupu.That news is nothing but lies.
- Alikamatwa kwa kutoa taarifa za uongo polisi.He was arrested for giving false information to the police.
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