Swahili
alili
a-LI-li
How to say it
Swahilialilia-LI-lisoon
Englishverysoon
Frenchtrèssoon
Meaning
very, exceedingly (archaic adverb).
Good to know
old/literary word.
Examples
- Alifurahi alili baada ya ushindi.He was extremely happy after the victory.
- Kazi hiyo ilikuwa ngumu alili.That work was exceedingly hard.
- Alichoka alili baada ya safari.He was very tired after the journey.
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