Swahili
tepetea
te-pe-TE-a
How to say it
Swahilitepeteate-pe-TE-asoon
Englishto be listless, indolentsoon
Frenchêtre mou, indolentsoon
Meaning
to be limp, listless, or indolent, lacking energy or willpower.
Good to know
be limp/listless/weak- willed/indolent
Examples
- Mgonjwa alianza kutepetea kitandani.The patient began to grow limp in bed.
- Mwili wangu unatepetea, sina nguvu.My body feels weak, I have no strength.
- Usitepetee, tunahitaji msaada wako.Don't be listless, we need your help.
- Baada ya safari ndefu, walitepetea kabisa.After the long journey, they were completely worn out.
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