kusalia
koo-sah-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikusaliakoo-sah-LEE-ah
Englishto remain, to stay (on)
Frenchrester, demeurer
Meaning
To stay in a place, a post or a state while others leave or change, or to be what is left.
Good to know
Common in news language: kusalia madarakani, to stay in power; kusalia kikosini, to stay in the squad. Kusalia is close to kubaki, to remain.
Examples
- Mchezaji huyo ataendelea kusalia katika klabu yake.That player will stay on at his club.
- Wanataka kusalia madarakani kwa muda mrefu.They want to stay in power for a long time.
- Ni wanafunzi watatu tu waliosalia darasani.Only three pupils remained in the classroom.
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