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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.

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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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