lala

How to say it

Meaning

to sleep, or to lie down.

Good to know

The everyday verb for sleeping and lying down; can be intensified, e.g. lala fofofo (sleep very soundly).

Examples

• Watoto wamelala tayari.The children are already asleep.
• Sikulala vizuri usiku.I did not sleep well last night.
• Unalala saa ngapi kila siku?What time do you sleep every day?
• Lala chini upumzike.Lie down and rest.

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