indimi

Swahili

sao

SA-o

How to say it

SwahilisaoSA-osoon
Englishleftoverssoon
Frenchrestessoon

Meaning

a remainder or leftovers; something remaining.

Good to know

see masalio

Examples

  • Alikula sao la chakula cha jana.He ate the leftovers of yesterday's food.
  • Sao la pesa lilirudishwa kwa mnunuzi.The remainder of the money was returned to the buyer.
  • Je, kuna sao lolote la mkate?Is there any leftover bread?
  • Hawakubakiza sao lolote baada ya sherehe.They did not leave any leftovers after the party.

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