asili

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Meaning

the origin, source, or root of something; one's ancestry, nature, or essential character.

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a rich, common word covering origin, descent, and basic nature; also used in grammar for word roots and in math for denominators.

Examples

• Asili yake ni Zanzibar.His origin is Zanzibar.
• Tafiti hii inachunguza asili ya lugha.This research examines the origin of the language.
• Kwa asili, yeye ni mtu mkarimu.By nature, he is a generous person.
• Familia yao ina asili ya kifalme.Their family has royal ancestry.

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