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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