mathara

n. · class 6

1. lies, falsehood. Lies, falsehood, deception. False statements or testimony; things that are untrue or deceptive, especially in speech or witness.

Example: Arĩa maaragia mathara, nĩ kũnina ũmaninaga: (the arrogant cannot stand before your eyes.); Mũira mwĩhokeku ndangĩaria mathara, ĩndĩ mũira mũrongo, gũtumũra gwake no maheni. (A trustworthy witness does not lie,)