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swahili [verb]

Bakia

Maana (Definition)

To stay in a place after others depart or remain as a remnant.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

remain behind / stay over / be left over

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

baki

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Wanafunzi wachache walibakia darasani."

Translation: A few students remained in the classroom.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
saliaBaki
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