idiom [phrase]

Ahadi ya mkavu

Maana (Definition)

Literally 'a dry person's promise', referring to pledges made with zero intention of fulfillment.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

hollow promise / empty assurance

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

promise ya fake

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphorical Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usiamini maneno yake maana ni ahadi ya mkavu."

Translation: Do not trust his words because it is an empty promise.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Gubeti la uongozi mazingaombwe