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waliweza

wah-lee-WEH-zah

How to say it

Swahiliwaliwezawah-lee-WEH-zah
Englishthey were able to, they managed to
Frenchils ont pu, elles ont réussi à

they were able to, they managed to

Form of kuweza (to be able to, can)

past of kuweza, can, with wa (they) and li (past)

Examples

  • Waliweza kumaliza kazi kabla ya giza.They managed to finish the work before dark.

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