Kufaulu
koo-fah-OO-loo /ku.fɑ.ˈu.lu/
"Kufaulu" is Sheng for to pass (also: to succeed).
Meaning
- verb to pass, to succeed. To pass an exam or to succeed in a plan. The opposite is kufeliwa or kushindwa.
Examples
- Nimefaulu mtihani wote. I passed all the exams.
- Tutafaulu ikiwa tunasoma pamoja. We'll succeed if we study together.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kufaulu' (to succeed).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kufaulu
What does Kufaulu mean in Sheng?
"Kufaulu" is Sheng for to pass (also: to succeed). To pass an exam or to succeed in a plan. The opposite is kufeliwa or kushindwa.
How do you use Kufaulu in a sentence?
"Nimefaulu mtihani wote." means "I passed all the exams."
How do you pronounce Kufaulu?
Say it koo-fah-OO-loo (/ku.fɑ.ˈu.lu/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kufaulu come from?
Swahili 'kufaulu' (to succeed).
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