Kudanganya
koo-dah-NGAH-nyah /ku.dɑ.ˈŋɡɑ.ɲɑ/
"Kudanganya" is Sheng for to lie (also: to deceive).
Meaning
- verb to lie, to deceive. To tell a lie or to trick someone. 'Kudanganywa' is to be deceived.
Examples
- Usinidanganye, msee. Don't lie to me, man.
- Alidanganywa kwa biashara. He was deceived in the business deal.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kudanganya' (to deceive).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kudanganya
What does Kudanganya mean in Sheng?
"Kudanganya" is Sheng for to lie (also: to deceive). To tell a lie or to trick someone. 'Kudanganywa' is to be deceived.
How do you use Kudanganya in a sentence?
"Usinidanganye, msee." means "Don't lie to me, man."
How do you pronounce Kudanganya?
Say it koo-dah-NGAH-nyah (/ku.dɑ.ˈŋɡɑ.ɲɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kudanganya come from?
Swahili 'kudanganya' (to deceive).
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