indimi

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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