Swahili
tulivu
tu-LI-vu
How to say it
Swahilitulivutu-LI-vusoon
Englishcalm, peacefulsoon
Frenchcalme, paisiblesoon
Meaning
quiet, calm, and peaceful.
Good to know
a very common word describing both a person's temperament and a place's atmosphere.
Examples
- Yeye ni mtu tulivu sana.He is a very calm person.
- Kijiji hiki ni tulivu na cha amani.This village is quiet and peaceful.
- Baada ya dhoruba, bahari ilikuwa tulivu.After the storm, the sea was calm.
- Je, unahisi tulivu leo?Do you feel calm today?
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