mũbarĩrĩri
- shrewd, prudent. Shrewd. Characterized by practical wisdom, astuteness, and the ability to make sound judgments; describes one who is prudent and discerning in their actions and decisions.
Example: Mũndũ mũbarĩrĩri onaga gũkĩgĩa ũũru, akehitha, (The astute see an evil and hide;); Mũndũ mũbarĩrĩri nĩahithaga ũmenyi wake, ĩndĩ ngoro cia irimũ nĩimemerekagia ũrimũ wacio. (The shrewd conceal knowledge,)