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idiom [noun]

Jeneza la dhahabu

Maana (Definition)

Living in wealthy conditions that nonetheless strip away personal freedom or happiness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

golden cage / deceptive toxic luxury

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mtego wa utajiri

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

"Ndoa hiyo ilikuwa jeneza la dhahabu kwa mwanamke huyo."

Translation: That marriage was a golden cage for the woman.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ruka mtego uwe huruAdhabu ya kifungo
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