kukubalika
koo-koo-bah-LEE-kah
How to say it
Swahilikukubalikakoo-koo-bah-LEE-kah
Englishto be accepted; to be acceptable
Frenchêtre accepté; être acceptable
Meaning
To be received with approval, so that people agree with it, like it or allow it.
Good to know
Neuter form of kukubali, to accept: wazo lake limekubalika, his idea has been accepted. Inakubalika means it is acceptable and haikubaliki it is not acceptable.
Examples
- Tabia hiyo haikubaliki shuleni.That behavior is not acceptable at school.
- Msanii huyo ameanza kukubalika na vijana wengi.That artist has begun to be accepted by many young people.
- Pendekezo lako limekubalika na kamati.Your proposal has been accepted by the committee.
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