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Swahili

tuili

tu-I-li

How to say it

Swahilituilitu-I-lisoon
Englishprolonged, delayedsoon
Frenchprolongé, retardésoon

Meaning

prolonged, delayed, or postponed; drawn out over a long time.

Good to know

be prolonged/delayed/postponed; adj. lengthy, protracted, prolonged, dilatory, de- layed, belated

Examples

  • Mchakato huu ni wa tuili.This process is a lengthy one.
  • Kesi hiyo ilikuwa tuili sana mahakamani.That case was very protracted in court.
  • Safari yetu ilikuwa tuili kuliko tulivyotarajia.Our journey was more prolonged than we expected.

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