idiom [noun]

Njia ya mkato

Maana (Definition)

Literally a shorter physical path, or metaphorically a quick method used to bypass hard work.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

shortcut / easy way out / opportunistic bypass

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

njia ya mkato / short cut

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usitafute njia ya mkato katika masomo kwani utafeli mtihani."

Translation: Do not seek a shortcut in studies for you will fail the exam.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):