Polepole
[po-le-po-le]
adverb
LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)
Meaning- Slowly
Tembea polepole.
Walk slowly.
Anazungumza polepole ili nielewe.
He speaks slowly so that I understand.
Pronunciationpo-le-po-le
Part of speechadverb
Registerneutral
Usage noteIt is often used as a request for someone to reduce their speed or take caution during an action.
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