Swahili
teule
te-U-le
How to say it
Swahiliteulete-U-lesoon
Englishchosen, selectsoon
Frenchchoisi, de choixsoon
Meaning
select, chosen, or of the finest quality.
Good to know
often used for elite groups, such as wanajeshi teule, elite soldiers.
Examples
- Hawa ni wanafunzi teule wa shule hii.These are the select students of this school.
- Alichagua matunda teule tu.He chose only the finest fruits.
- Kikosi teule kilitumwa kukabiliana na tatizo.An elite unit was sent to handle the problem.
- Je, wewe ni miongoni mwa wateule?Are you among the chosen ones?
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