Swahili
tule
TU-le
How to say it
SwahilituleTU-lesoon
Englishpoorsoon
Frenchpauvre, misérablesoon
Meaning
describes someone who is poor or in a miserable, destitute situation.
Good to know
In tough times, people might feel tule and need support.
Examples
- Alikuwa tule baada ya kupoteza kazi.He was poor after losing his job.
- Tule wa mtaa huu wanahitaji msaada.The poor people of this neighborhood need help.
- Familia hiyo ni tule sana.That family is very poor.
- Je, kwa nini maisha yao ni tule namna hii?Why is their life so miserable?
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