Swahili
faulu
fa-U-lu
How to say it
Swahilifaulufa-U-lusoon
Englishto succeedsoon
Frenchréussirsoon
Meaning
to succeed at something, to reach one's goal.
Good to know
commonly used for passing an exam; bila kufaulu means unsuccessfully.
Examples
- Alifaulu mtihani wake wa mwisho.He passed his final exam.
- Je, utafaulu safari hii?Will you succeed in this journey?
- Hawakufaulu kumaliza mradi kwa wakati.They did not succeed in finishing the project on time.
- Meli ilifaulu kupita dhoruba kali.The ship succeeded in weathering the fierce storm.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.