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swahili [noun]

Hiana

Maana (Definition)

Violation of trust, deceitful betrayal, or bad faith in relationships.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

betrayal / treachery / dishonesty

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

usnitch

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic khiyanah
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kitendo chake cha hiana kilivunja urafiki wao wa miaka mingi."

Translation: His act of treachery broke their friendship of many years.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
usalitiughiliba
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