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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):
Kawia ufikeAjisi
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