idiom
[noun]
Ila ya tabia
Maana (Definition)
An engrained moral flaw or bad habit that tarnishes a person's reputation.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
character defect / moral blemish
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
dawa mbaya
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Kusema uongo ni ila ya tabia inayoharibu uaminifu."
Translation: Lying is a character defect that destroys trust.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):