kukubali
koo-koo-BAH-lee
How to say it
Swahilikukubalikoo-koo-BAH-leesoon
Englishto accept; to agree; to admitsoon
Frenchaccepter ; admettresoon
Meaning
To say yes to something offered or asked, to agree with an idea, or to admit that something is true.
Good to know
Kukubali ombi, to accept a request; alikubali kosa lake, he admitted his mistake. The opposite is kukataa; kukubaliwa means to be accepted.
Examples
- Alikubali mwaliko wetu wa harusi.She accepted our wedding invitation.
- Wazazi wake hawakukubali uamuzi huo.His parents did not accept that decision.
- Ni vigumu kukubali kushindwa.It is hard to accept defeat.
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