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swahili [verb]

Tepeta kwa uvivu

Maana (Definition)

To grow posture-lax, idle, or unmotivated due to severe laziness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

slump from laziness

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tepeta

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Behavior
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kijana alitepeta kwa uvivu kwenye sofa badala of kutafuta kazi."

Translation: The youth slumped from laziness on the sofa instead of seeking employment.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Tepeta kwa uvivudhoofikaLala
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