Madharau
mah-dhah-RAH-oo /mɑ.ðɑ.ˈɾɑ.u/
"Madharau" is Sheng for disrespect (also: looking down on people).
Meaning
- noun disrespect, looking down on people. Treating others as if they don't matter.
Examples
- Madharau zako zitakuisha siku moja. Your disrespect will end one day.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'dharau'.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Madharau
What does Madharau mean in Sheng?
"Madharau" is Sheng for disrespect (also: looking down on people). Treating others as if they don't matter.
How do you use Madharau in a sentence?
"Madharau zako zitakuisha siku moja." means "Your disrespect will end one day."
How do you pronounce Madharau?
Say it mah-dhah-RAH-oo (/mɑ.ðɑ.ˈɾɑ.u/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Madharau come from?
Swahili 'dharau'.
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