noun

MEANING

Completely, absolutely, all.

EXAMPLE OF USE

1. Bapwilapo kale na keepi.MEANING: They died to the last one.

2. Bafwa kale na keepi.MEANING: They died to the last one.

3. Nakusukulwila kale na keepi.MEANING: I paid you my debt to the last farthing.

OTHER RELATED WORDS/USES/FUNCTIONS

ETYMOLOGY: when reaping millet one gathers even the smallest one. Kale diminutive for male na kepi small one. Picking absolutely everything.

When reaping millet, one gathers even the smallest ear. (na keepi)