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swahili [verb]

Wekewa Mtego

Maana (Definition)

To fall into a calculated snare or surprise ambush devised by adversaries.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

be set up / be ambushed

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

wekewa mtego

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

"Mshukiwa aliwekewa mtego na polisi akakamatwa."

Translation: The suspect was set up by police and got arrested.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
tegwa
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