mbele

How to say it

Meaning

in front, ahead, or forward in position or time.

Good to know

extremely common word, appears in compounds like "mbele ya" (in front of) and "siku za mbeleni" (in future days).

Examples

• Nenda mbele kidogo.Go forward a little.
• Alisimama mbele ya mlango.He stood in front of the door.
• Je, tutafika mbele kabla ya jua kuchwa?Will we get ahead before sunset?
• Miaka mbele, mambo yatakuwa tofauti.Years from now, things will be different.