saalala
Verb intransitive

MEANING 1

To be out of line, uneven

MEANING 2 

broader at the top.

Example of use

1.    Wasaalala mutwe! MEANING: You have a flat head! (abusive)

2.    Uyu museke nausaalala ku kanwa, MEANING: This basket is wider at the top.

SYNONYM/SIMILARWORD/COMPARE/CONTRAST

Senama.

MEANING 3

To spread in all directions, as bush fire, oil on water, etc.

Example of use

Umulilo waya ulesaalala, MEANING: The bush fire goes on spreading in all directions.

OTHER RELATED WORDS/USES

APPLICATIVE:saalalila.

INTENSIVE: saalalisha.


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