swahili [verb]

Laaniwa na jamii

Maana (Definition)

To suffer public condemnation and moral banishment due to heinous misdeeds.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

to be cursed by society / face ostracization

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pata curse

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic / Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mwizi huyo alilaaniwa na jamii kwa kuiba fedha za zahanati."

Translation: That thief was cursed by society for stealing dispensary funds.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

tengwa