kutolea
koo-toh-LEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikutoleakoo-toh-LEH-ah
Meaning
To give or offer something for a purpose or at a place, such as services at a clinic; with mfano, to give an example.
Good to know
Applicative of kutoa, to give. Vituo vya kutolea huduma are service points; kutolea mfano is to give as an example, and kutolea ufafanuzi to explain.
Examples
- Hiki ni kituo cha kutolea chanjo kwa watoto.This is a center for giving vaccines to children.
- Mwalimu alitolea mfano wa mti na matunda yake.The teacher gave the example of a tree and its fruit.
- Alitolea ufafanuzi suala la ada kwenye mkutano.He explained the matter of fees at the meeting.
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