Swahili
akali
a-KA-li
How to say it
Swahiliakalia-KA-lisoon
Englishfew, scarcesoon
Frenchrare, isolésoon
Meaning
few, isolated, or scarce; also isolation or segregation.
Good to know
an archaic/literary word.
Examples
- Akali ya vitu vilibaki dukani.Few things remained in the shop.
- Watu akali walihudhuria mkutano.Few people attended the meeting.
- Waliishi katika akali baada ya vita.They lived in isolation after the war.
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