holela
hoh-LEH-lah
How to say it
Swahiliholelahoh-LEH-lah
Englishhaphazard, arbitrary, careless
Frenchanarchique, arbitraire, désordonné
Meaning
Describes something done without plan, order or proper rules, often in a careless or unlawful way.
Good to know
Does not change for class, placed after the noun: ujenzi holela, unplanned building; ukamataji holela, arbitrary arrests. Close to ovyo.
Examples
- Ujenzi holela umeharibu mpangilio wa mji.Unplanned building has spoiled the layout of the town.
- Wananchi walipinga ukamataji holela wa vijana.The citizens opposed the arbitrary arrest of young people.
- Utupaji taka holela unaleta magonjwa.Careless dumping of rubbish brings disease.
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