usaliti

How to say it

Meaning

The act of betraying someone who trusted you, such as a friend, a party or one’s country.

Good to know

U class noun without a plural, from kusaliti, to betray. A traitor is msaliti.

Examples

• Wanachama walimtuhumu kiongozi wao kwa usaliti.The members accused their leader of betrayal.
• Kuuza siri za nchi ni usaliti mkubwa.Selling the country's secrets is a great betrayal.
• Hakusahau usaliti wa rafiki yake.He never forgot his friend's betrayal.