hali

How to say it

Meaning

The state that a person, thing or place is in at a given time, such as health, weather or the economy.

Good to know

Same form in the plural (n class): hali ya hewa, the weather; hali ya maisha, living conditions. Habari za hali yako? asks how you are, and hali ya juu means a high degree.

Examples

• Hali ya mgonjwa imeanza kuimarika.The patient's condition has started to improve.
• Hali ya hewa leo ni ya joto.The weather today is hot.
• Hali ya uchumi ni ngumu mwaka huu.The economic situation is hard this year.

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