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swahili [verb]

Tawala

Maana (Definition)

To hold authority or rule over a place

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

rule / govern / dominate

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tawala

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic tawalla
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mfalme alitawala kwa haki"

Translation: The king ruled with justice

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Ongoza
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