idiom [phrase]

Ficha uchi

Maana (Definition)

Literally 'hide nakedness', meaning taking measures to maintain dignity and conceal shame.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

save face / conceal humiliating shame

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

satiri aibu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Cultural Expression

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alifanya kazi yoyote ili kuficha uchi wa familia yake."

Translation: He did any job to save his family's face.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

satiri Hifadhi