idiom [noun]

Mhanga wa maneno

Maana (Definition)

A person whose reputation or peace of mind has been damaged by malicious neighborhood gossip.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

victim of gossip / target of malicious rumor

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

msee aliyeumia na udaku / victim wa story

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Binti alikuwa mhanga wa maneno baada ya majirani kueneza uongo."

Translation: The young woman was a victim of gossip after neighbors spread lies.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mwathirika Mhanga wa maneno mteswa