Swahili
dole
DO-le
How to say it
SwahilidoleDO-lesoon
Englishfinger, bananasoon
Frenchdoigt, bananesoon
Meaning
an augmentative of kidole (finger or toe); also a single banana from a bunch, or figuratively a clumsy person.
Good to know
augment, of kidole; (single) banana; clumsy person. doli [EnglJ doll
Examples
- Alijikata dole wakati wa kupika.He cut his finger while cooking.
- Nipe dole moja la ndizi.Give me one banana from the bunch.
- Usiwe dole, jaribu tena.Don't be clumsy, try again.
- Je, dole lako linauma bado?Does your finger still hurt?
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