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idiom [noun]

Hasara ya mjinga

Maana (Definition)

Financial or material loss resulting directly from foolishness, recklessness, or lack of wisdom.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fool's loss / avoidable self-inflicted detriment

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

hasara tu

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

"Kununua bidhaa ya bandia sokoni ilikuwa hasara ya mjinga."

Translation: Buying a counterfeit product at the market was a fool's loss.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
luharalugano
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