swahili [verb]

Lipiza kisasi

Maana (Definition)

To inflict harm or punishment in return for an injury or offense suffered.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

to exact revenge / to retaliate

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

lipiza

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Verb Phrase

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Badala ya kulipiza kisasi, alichague kusamehe na kusahau."

Translation: Instead of exacting revenge, he chose to forgive and forget.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ulipiza visasi