Swahili
salihi
sa-LI-hi
How to say it
Swahilisalihisa-LI-hisoon
Englishgoodsoon
Frenchbon, beausoon
Meaning
good and in sound condition; honest and upright in character; useful and proper.
Good to know
adj. good, in good condition, sound; honest, upright, of good character; useful, proper, suitable
Examples
- Ni mtu salihi wa kuaminika.He is a good, trustworthy person.
- Gari lake bado ni salihi licha ya umri wake.His car is still in good condition despite its age.
- Je, ushauri huo ni salihi kwa hali yetu?Is that advice suitable for our situation?
- Hawakumwona kuwa salihi wa kuongoza kikundi.They did not consider him a suitable person to lead the group.
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