indimi

Swahili

kuwili

koo-WEE-lee

How to say it

Swahilikuwilikoo-WEE-leesoon
Englishin two wayssoon
Frenchde deux façonssoon

Meaning

in two ways, doubly, or having two edges or two sides.

Good to know

Often used in the phrase kisu chenye makali kuwili, a double-edged knife.

Examples

  • Kisu hiki kina makali kuwili.This knife has two sharp edges.
  • Alitafsiri neno hilo kwa maana kuwili.He interpreted that word in two ways.
  • Barabara hii inagawanyika kuwili.This road splits in two ways.

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