indimi

Swahili

wazandiki

wah-zahn-DEE-kee

How to say it

Swahiliwazandikiwah-zahn-DEE-keesoon
Englishliars, hypocritessoon
Frenchmenteurs, hypocritessoon

Meaning

People who lie or deceive others, especially in matters of faith or sincerity.

Good to know

plural of mzandiki (m-/wa- class); from Arabic zindiq; pejorative, literary register.

Examples

  • Wazandiki hutumia maneno matamu kudanganya watu.Hypocrites use sweet words to deceive people.
  • Je, unawajuaje wazandiki miongoni mwa marafiki?How do you recognize hypocrites among friends?
  • Wazandiki watafichuliwa mapema au baadaye.Hypocrites will be exposed sooner or later.

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