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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