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Pole sana

[poh-leh sah-nah]

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LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)

Meaning
  1. I am very sorry
  2. You use this to show deep empathy or comfort toward someone who has experienced a misfortune or difficulty.
Examples

Pole sana kwa kuumwa kwako.

I am very sorry for your illness.

Pole sana kwa kupoteza vitu vyako.

I am very sorry for losing your things.

Pronunciationpoh-leh sah-nah

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How it is usedExpressing empathy or sympathy for misfortune.

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