idiom [noun]

Ruba la nchi

Maana (Definition)

A corrupt public official or entity that drains national state resources for selfish gain.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

national parasite / corrupt exploiter of public funds

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kupe wa nchi

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

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kiongozi mla rushwa ni ruba la nchi anayenyonya wananchi masikini."

Translation: A corrupt leader is a national parasite who drains poor citizens.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mnyonyaji Fisadi Pekupeku