idiom [noun]

Duka la roho

Maana (Definition)

A deeply trusted individual who holds others' private secrets securely without leaking.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

trusted confidant / repository of secrets

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

duka la roho

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mrafiki wake wa karibu alikuwa duka la roho lake."

Translation: His close friend was his trusted repository of secrets.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ujasiri Rafiki