idiom [noun]

Ruba wa jamii

Maana (Definition)

A freeloading person who constantly drains community or family resources without contributing.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

social leech / exploiter of community kindness

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ruba wa mtaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtu anayechukua misaada bila kuchangia ni ruba wa jamii."

Translation: A person who takes aid without ever contributing is a social leech.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Pekupeku mnyonyaji mtegemezi