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swahili [verb]

Najisi

Maana (Definition)

To ruin the ritual purity, sanctity, or moral honor of a place, entity, or person.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

defile / desecrate / pollute moral sanctity

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

najisi

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('najis')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kitendo hicho kilinajisi heshima ya jamii."

Translation: That action defiled the honor of the community.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kuharibu mamboChafua
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