halikadhalika
hah-lee-kah-dhah-LEE-kah
How to say it
Swahilihalikadhalikahah-lee-kah-dhah-LEE-kah
Englishlikewise, similarly, also
Frenchde même, également
Meaning
Adds a statement that is true in the same way as the one before, like English likewise or in the same way.
Good to know
Usually starts a sentence or clause, followed by a comma: Halikadhalika, wakulima..., likewise, farmers... It means the same as vilevile and kadhalika, and is a little formal.
Examples
- Walimu walipewa mafunzo; halikadhalika, wazazi walialikwa.The teachers were trained; likewise, the parents were invited.
- Bei ya mchele imepanda, halikadhalika bei ya sukari.The price of rice has risen, and so has the price of sugar.
- Halikadhalika, wanafunzi wanatakiwa kuvaa sare safi.Similarly, students are required to wear clean uniforms.
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