Swahili
wanyofu
wah-NYOH-foo
How to say it
Swahiliwanyofuwah-NYOH-foosoon
Englishhonest peoplesoon
Frenchpersonnes honnêtessoon
Meaning
Honest, upright, or honorable people.
Good to know
plural of mnyofu (m-/wa- class); as in watu wanyofu, honest people.
Examples
- Wanyofu hao hawapokei rushwa.Those honest people do not accept bribes.
- Je, wafanyabiashara hao ni wanyofu?Are those businesspeople honest?
- Hawa si wanyofu, wanajipendekeza tu.These are not honest people, they only flatter.
- Watu hawa watabaki wanyofu hata wakiwa na madaraka.These people will remain honest even when they have power.
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