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Swahili

hulu

HOO-loo

How to say it

SwahilihuluHOO-loosoon
Englishto ceasesoon
Frenchcesser, se reposersoon

Meaning

to cease or desist from doing something, or to allow and permit it.

Good to know

cease, desist; allow, permit

Examples

  • Alimwamuru ahulu kufanya kelele.He ordered him to stop making noise.
  • Mwalimu alimhulu mwanafunzi kutoka darasani.The teacher allowed the student to leave the classroom.
  • Tafadhali hulu mzaha huu.Please stop this joke.

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