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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