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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