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What is the meaning of dirty in sotho?

"Dirty" in Sesotho can be expressed in a few ways, depending on the context:

General "dirty":

* Lesholu (pronounced "leh-sho-loo"): This is the most common and general term for "dirty."

* Monyane: This is a slightly less common term, also meaning "dirty."

Specific types of "dirty":

* Mofutsane: This means "dirty" in the sense of being unclean or soiled, like dirty clothes or dishes.

* Motshila: This refers to "dirty" in the sense of being morally wrong or unethical.

Example Sentences:

* "Ke tlameha ho hlatsoa liaparo tsa ka, li lesholu." (I need to wash my clothes, they are dirty.)

* "Ba ile ba etsa lintho tse monyane." (They did dirty things.)

* "Ba tlohile ba tlohela mofutsane." (They left behind a mess.)

* "Ke tlohile ke tlohela motšhila." (I left behind a dirty situation, morally wrong.)

It's important to consider the context and the specific situation to choose the most appropriate Sesotho word for "dirty."

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