Swahili
kibahaluli
ki-ba-ha-LU-li
How to say it
Swahilikibahaluliki-ba-ha-LU-lisoon
Englishtorchsoon
Frenchtorchesoon
Meaning
a small torch or spill of paper used to carry a flame; figuratively, a foolish person.
Good to know
rare; small torch, paper spill; foolish/stupid person
Examples
- Aliwasha kibahaluli kupitisha moto kwenye taa.He lit a paper spill to carry the flame to the lamp.
- Usiwe kibahaluli, fikiria kabla ya kutenda!Don't be a fool, think before you act!
- Je, una kibahaluli cha kuwashia jiko?Do you have a spill to light the stove with?
- Watu walimwita kibahaluli kwa maamuzi yake ya haraka.People called him a fool for his hasty decisions.
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