balehe
bah-LEH-heh
How to say it
Swahilibalehebah-LEH-heh
Englishpuberty; adolescence
Frenchpuberté ; adolescence
Meaning
The stage of life when a child’s body changes into an adult’s and becomes able to have children.
Good to know
N class noun: kipindi cha balehe, the time of puberty. The verb is kubalehe, to reach puberty; for girls kuvunja ungo is also said.
Examples
- Wasichana wengi hufikia balehe mapema siku hizi.Many girls reach puberty early these days.
- Mabadiliko ya sauti ni dalili ya balehe kwa wavulana.A change of voice is a sign of puberty in boys.
- Wazazi wanapaswa kuwaandaa watoto kabla ya balehe.Parents should prepare children before puberty.
Forms
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