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tosha

TOH-shah

How to say it

SwahilitoshaTOH-shah
Englishenough, sufficient, ample
Frenchsuffisant, assez

Meaning

After a noun, says that something is enough or fully sufficient for its purpose, like a clear example or a good lesson.

Good to know

Does not change for class: mfano tosha, a sufficient example; sababu tosha, reason enough. It comes from the verb kutosha, to be enough.

Examples

  • Matokeo haya ni ushahidi tosha wa juhudi zao.These results are ample proof of their efforts.
  • Hiyo ni sababu tosha ya kuahirisha safari.That is reason enough to postpone the trip.
  • Kosa lile lilikuwa funzo tosha kwake.That mistake was a sufficient lesson for him.

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