Swahili
upeo
oo-PEH-oh
How to say it
Swahiliupeooo-PEH-ohsoon
Englishlimitsoon
Frenchlimite, frontièresoon
Meaning
the furthest limit, highest point, or extent of something; also the horizon.
Good to know
pita upeo means to go beyond all bounds.
Examples
- Aliona meli ikiingia upeo wa macho.He saw the ship appear on the horizon.
- Amefikia upeo wa uwezo wake.He has reached the limit of his ability.
- Je, gharama zimepita upeo?Have the costs gone beyond the limit?
- Upeo wa mafanikio yake bado haujafika.The peak of his success has not yet arrived.
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