Swahili
halua
hah-LOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilihaluahah-LOO-ahsoon
Englishhalvasoon
Frenchloukoumsoon
Meaning
a sweet confection similar to Turkish delight or halva.
Good to know
kind of candy, Turkish delight
Examples
- Mgeni alileta halua kutoka Zanzibar.The guest brought halua candy from Zanzibar.
- Watoto wanapenda sana halua tamu.Children love sweet halua very much.
- Tulinunua halua sokoni kwa sherehe.We bought halua at the market for the celebration.
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