teta
verb
LanguageTumbuka
Meaning- to lie
- to speak falsely, even by mistake
- To tell something that is not true. This can be intentional or a mistake.
Kuleka teta nkhwakukhumbika chomene pa umoyo.
Refraining from lying is very important in life.
Part of speechverb
Usage noteUsed to describe the act of speaking falsely.
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