walau

How to say it

Meaning

Sets a lowest amount or a smallest thing that is still acceptable or expected.

Good to know

Placed before a number or a thing: walau watu mia, at least a hundred people; walau mara moja, at least once. Angalau means the same.

Examples

• Kunywa walau lita mbili za maji kwa siku.Drink at least two liters of water a day.
• Nipigie simu walau mara moja kwa wiki.Call me at least once a week.
• Walau mvua imeanza kunyesha kijijini.At least the rain has started to fall in the village.

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