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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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