idiom [noun]

Uganga wa Kivuli

Maana (Definition)

Deceptive or fraudulent magic practices designed to fool gullible victims.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

shadowy witchery / deceptive trick

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

uganga kivuli

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mtapeli huyo alitumia uganga wa kivuli kuwapora watu fedha."

Translation: That fraudster used shadowy witchery to rob people of money.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

hila za giza