mbali
MBAH-lee
How to say it
SwahilimbaliMBAH-leesoon
Englishfar, far away; apartsoon
Frenchloin; à partsoon
Meaning
At or to a great distance; also apart or aside from something.
Good to know
Mbali na means far from or apart from: mbali na nyumbani, far from home; mbali na hayo, besides that. Mbalimbali or mbali mbali means various.
Examples
- Shule iko mbali na nyumbani kwetu.The school is far from our home.
- Usiende mbali, chakula kiko tayari.Do not go far, the food is ready.
- Mbali na kazi yake, anafuga kuku.Apart from his job, he keeps chickens.
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