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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