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idiom [phrase]

Chafua hewa

Maana (Definition)

To introduce unpleasant remarks or bad behavior that ruins a pleasant social mood.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

spoil the mood / create awkward tension

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

haribu mpango

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Social Idiom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Maneno yake mabaya yalichafua hewa kikaoni."

Translation: His bad remarks spoiled the mood in the meeting.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kuharibu mambokera
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