polepole
poh-leh-POH-leh
How to say it
Swahilipolepolepoh-leh-POH-lehsoon
Englishslowly; gently; little by littlesoon
Frenchlentement; doucement; peu à peusoon
Meaning
At a low speed or with care, without hurrying; also bit by bit over a period of time.
Good to know
Adverb that never changes; also written pole pole. Polepole ndio mwendo, slowly is the way, is a common saying. With a capital, Polepole is also a surname.
Examples
- Endesha polepole, barabara inateleza.Drive slowly, the road is slippery.
- Mgonjwa wetu anapona polepole baada ya upasuaji.Our patient is slowly recovering after the operation.
- Ongea polepole ili nikuelewe.Speak slowly so that I can understand you.
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