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vilevile

vee-leh-VEE-leh

How to say it

Swahilivilevilevee-leh-VEE-leh
Englishalso, likewise, as well
Frenchaussi, également, de même

Meaning

Adds another point or another person to what has been said, like English also or in the same way.

Good to know

Often opens a sentence to add a new point (Vilevile, alisema), or follows the subject (yeye vilevile). Pia is the everyday word; vilevile can also mean in the same way.

Examples

  • Vilevile, wanafunzi wanatakiwa kuleta daftari mbili.Also, students must bring two exercise books.
  • Kaka yangu vilevile anapenda mpira.My brother likes football as well.
  • Fanya vilevile nilivyofanya mimi.Do it the same way I did.

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