idiom [phrase]

Lau si yeye

Maana (Definition)

A phrase of deep gratitude acknowledging that a positive outcome was due to someone's help.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Were it not for him / Expression of debt

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kama si yeye

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Lau si yeye tusingalipata msaada huo wa haraka."

Translation: Were it not for him we would not have received that quick assistance.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Tenda wema uende zako, usisubiri shukrani