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Pole pole.

[Poh-leh poh-leh]

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LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)

Meaning
  1. Slowly / Take it easy.
  2. This phrase is used by speakers to advise others to reduce their pace or to exercise patience when facing a difficult task.

PronunciationPoh-leh poh-leh

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How it is usedA common phrase used to encourage patience or to tell someone to slow down.

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