idiom
[phrase]
Cha mtema kuni
Maana (Definition)
Experiencing extreme hardship or receiving an unforgettable severe lesson.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
severe punishment / bitter lesson
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
kiberiti
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Traditional Metaphor
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Mwizi alipokamatwa aliona cha mtema kuni."
Translation: When the thief was caught he experienced a severe punishment.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):