nusu

How to say it

Meaning

One of two equal parts of something; also used for half past when telling the time.

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It comes after the number or before the noun: saa tatu na nusu, half past nine; nusu saa, half an hour; nusu fainali, semi-final.

Examples

• Nilisubiri kwa nusu saa nzima.I waited for a whole half hour.
• Tutaondoka saa nne na nusu.We will leave at half past ten.
• Alikula nusu ya chungwa.She ate half of the orange.

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