Swahili
laiki
lah-EE-kee
How to say it
Swahililaikilah-EE-keesoon
Englishto be suitablesoon
Frenchêtre convenablesoon
Meaning
to be suitable, appropriate, or fitting for something.
Good to know
be suitable/appropriate/proper; suitability, appropriateness, what is fitting/proper; adj. suitable, appropriate
Examples
- Nguo hii inalaiki harusi.This dress is suitable for a wedding.
- Kazi hii halaiki kwa mtoto mdogo.This job is not suitable for a young child.
- Je, mavazi haya yanalaiki mkutano?Are these clothes appropriate for the meeting?
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