Swahili
asilia
a-si-LI-a
How to say it
Swahiliasiliaa-si-LI-asoon
Englishoriginal, genuinesoon
Frenchoriginal, authentiquesoon
Meaning
original, genuine, real, or true, as opposed to fake or copied.
Good to know
adj. original, genuine, real, true
Examples
- Hii ni sanaa asilia, si nakala.This is original art, not a copy.
- Bidhaa hii si asilia.This product is not genuine.
- Alivaa mavazi asilia ya kabila lake.He wore his tribe's traditional clothing.
- Tafuta chanzo asilia cha tatizo.Find the true source of the problem.
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