swahili
[verb]
Chelewa
Maana (Definition)
To fail to arrive or act at the appointed time.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
be tardy / arrive late / delay
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
chelewa
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Usichelewe kufika mkutanoni kesho."
Translation: Do not be late arriving at the meeting tomorrow.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):