theluthi
theh-LOO-thee
How to say it
Swahilitheluthitheh-LOO-thee
Englisha third, one third
Frenchun tiers
Meaning
One of three equal parts of something; theluthi mbili is two thirds.
Good to know
Usually followed by moja or mbili and by ya: theluthi moja ya wanafunzi, a third of the students. Other fractions are nusu, half, and robo, a quarter.
Examples
- Theluthi moja ya keki imebaki mezani.A third of the cake is left on the table.
- Alitumia theluthi mbili ya mshahara wake kulipa kodi.He spent two thirds of his salary on rent.
- Bei ya mahindi imeshuka kwa theluthi.The price of maize has fallen by a third.
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