mpole
MPOH-leh
How to say it
SwahilimpoleMPOH-lehsoon
Englishgentle, mild, calm (person)soon
Frenchdoux, calme, aimablesoon
Meaning
Describes a person who is quiet, patient and kind and does not get angry easily; also a person like that.
Good to know
The m/wa form of the stem pole: mtu mpole, watu wapole. Kwa upole means gently. Do not confuse with pole, sorry, said in sympathy.
Examples
- Mwalimu wetu ni mpole na mvumilivu.Our teacher is gentle and patient.
- Mume wake ni mtu mpole sana.Her husband is a very gentle man.
- Wanafunzi wapole walikaa kimya darasani.The quiet pupils sat silently in class.
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