Swahili
tilifu
ti-LI-fu
How to say it
Swahilitilifuti-LI-fusoon
Englishto destroy, ruinsoon
Frenchdétruire, ruinersoon
Meaning
to destroy or ruin something; to get rid of or terminate it.
Good to know
destroy, ruin; give up, get rid of, terminate
Examples
- Waliamua kutilifu mkataba wao.They decided to terminate their contract.
- Moto ulitilifu nyumba nzima.The fire destroyed the whole house.
- Usitilifu matumaini yako.Don't destroy your hopes.
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