idiom [phrase]

Laiti ingalikuwa

Maana (Definition)

A poetic, wistful phrase expressing deep longing that past events were different.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Would that it were / Wishful expression of regret

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

laiti kugekuwa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Laiti ingalikuwa amri yangu ningalisaidia wote."

Translation: Would that it were in my power, I would have helped everyone.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kama tu