idiom [noun]

Mchezo wa karata tatu

Maana (Definition)

A fraud scheme or deceitful maneuver designed to swindle unsuspecting victims.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

confidence trick / shell game / deception tactic

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pata potea / karata tatu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Street Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usitumbukie kwenye mchezo wa karata tatu wa matapeli wa mjini."

Translation: Do not fall into the confidence trick of city fraudsters.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

utapeli ujanja Pata potea