indimi

Swahili

ulalo

oo-LAH-loh

How to say it

Swahiliulalooo-LAH-lohsoon
Englishsleeping placesoon
Frenchlieu de couchagesoon

Meaning

the place, manner, or act of lying down to sleep; something that has been laid down.

Good to know

rare (place, manner, etc. of) lying down/sleeping; something laid

Examples

  • Ulalo wake ulikuwa chini ya mti.His sleeping place was under a tree.
  • Aliangalia ulalo wa mkeka kabla ya kulala.He checked how the mat was laid before lying down.
  • Je, ulalo huu unafaa kwa usiku wa baridi?Is this sleeping spot suitable for a cold night?
  • Ulalo ulioandaliwa ulikuwa mgumu.The bedding that was laid out was hard.

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