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idiom [phrase]

Changu ni changu na chako ni changu

Maana (Definition)

Expressing an excessively greedy person who wants everything for themselves.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

extreme greed / selfish double-standard mindset

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ubinafsi wa hali ya juu

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

"Tabia yake ya changu ni changu na chako ni changu inatuchosha."

Translation: His extreme greedy mindset is exhausting us.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ulafi wa machoubinafsi
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