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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