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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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