alasiri

How to say it

Meaning

The part of the day after noon and before evening, roughly from three to six o'clock.

Good to know

Same form in the plural. It often follows a time or day: saa tisa alasiri, three in the afternoon; Jumanne alasiri, Tuesday afternoon. It is also the name of the Muslim afternoon prayer.

Examples

• Tutakutana kesho saa tisa alasiri.We will meet tomorrow at three in the afternoon.
• Duka hufungwa saa kumi alasiri.The shop closes at four in the afternoon.
• Watoto hucheza uwanjani kila alasiri.The children play in the field every afternoon.

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