zandiki

How to say it

Meaning

to act hypocritically, lie, or deceive.

Good to know

play the hypocrite, lie, deceive; (ma-) = mzandiki

Examples

• Alizandiki mbele ya wazazi wake ili aepuke adhabu.He lied hypocritically in front of his parents to avoid punishment.
• Je, unafikiri alikuwa akizandiki tulipoongea naye?Do you think he was being deceitful when we talked to him?
• Hakuzandiki, alisema ukweli wote.He didn't lie, he told the whole truth.

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