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Swahili

kulia

koo-LEE-ah

How to say it

Swahilikuliakoo-LEE-ahsoon
Englishright sidesoon
Frenchcôté droitsoon

Meaning

the right side, or the political right-wing.

Good to know

mkono wa kulia means the right hand; also used politically for right-wing.

Examples

  • Geuka kulia kwenye makutano.Turn right at the junction.
  • Chama hicho kiko upande wa kulia kisiasa.That party is on the political right.
  • Je, unaandika kwa mkono wa kulia?Do you write with your right hand?
  • Alisimama kulia kwa askari.He stood to the right of the soldier.

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