Swahili
dhalili
dha-LI-li
How to say it
Swahilidhalilidha-LI-lisoon
Englishdeplorablesoon
Frenchdéplorablesoon
Meaning
deplorable and pitiful, or by extension humble and meek to the point of servility.
Good to know
adjective stem -dhalili.
Examples
- Aliishi maisha ya dhalili baada ya kufilisika.He lived a wretched life after going bankrupt.
- Hali yao ilikuwa ya dhalili sana kambini.Their condition in the camp was truly pitiful.
- Je, kwa nini unajishusha kuwa dhalili mbele yake?Why do you lower yourself to be so servile before him?
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