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Swahili

kuliko

koo-LEE-koh

How to say it

Swahilikulikokoo-LEE-kohsoon
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Meaning

than, used in making comparisons between two things.

Good to know

the related phrase kulingana na means according to.

Examples

  • Mji huu ni mkubwa kuliko ule.This city is bigger than that one.
  • Yeye ni mrefu kuliko kaka yake.He is taller than his brother.
  • Je, hiki ni bora kuliko kile?Is this better than that?
  • Alifanya vizuri kuliko wenzake wote.He did better than all his classmates.

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