iri

How to say it

Meaning

to begin or set in, to occur, or to flow or pass, as of water or time.

Good to know

start, set in; happen, occur; flow (of water); pass, elapse (of time); (fig.)

Examples

• Mvua iliiri usiku kucha.The rain fell continuously all night.
• Muda uliiri haraka bila sisi kutambua.Time passed quickly without us noticing.
• Je, ugonjwa uliiri lini kwa mara ya kwanza?When did the illness first set in?
• Maji hayakuiri vizuri kwenye mfereji.The water did not flow well in the channel.

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