Swahili
lovulovu
loh-voo-LOH-voo
How to say it
Swahililovulovuloh-voo-LOH-voosoon
Englishto soaksoon
Frenchtrempersoon
Meaning
to make wet, soak, or douse something; figuratively, to be confused or at a loss.
Good to know
Variant of lowa.
Examples
- Mvua ilimlovulovu njiani.The rain soaked him on the way.
- Aliyalovulovu maua kwa maji.He drenched the flowers with water.
- Nilijikuta nimelovulovu, sikujua la kufanya.I found myself at a loss, not knowing what to do.
- Usiache nguo zikalovulovu nje.Don't leave the clothes to get soaked outside.
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