Swahili
kilotia
ki-lo-TI-a
How to say it
Swahilikilotiaki-lo-TI-asoon
Englishalert, franksoon
Frenchvigilant, francsoon
Meaning
wide awake and alert, or open and frank in manner.
Good to know
a descriptive noun (class 7), for someone mentally sharp and watchful, or straightforward in speech.
Examples
- Askari alikuwa kilotia usiku kucha.The guard was alert all night.
- Je, unamwona kama mtu wa kilotia?Do you see him as an alert person?
- Hakuwa kilotia alipochoka.He was not alert when he got tired.
- Wafanyakazi watahitaji kuwa kilotia wakati wa zamu.The workers will need to stay alert during the shift.
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