walakini

Swahili

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

Borrowed from Arabic [Term?].

Noun

walakini (n class, plural walakini)

1. flaw, blemish, defect

   Synonyms: dosari, kasoro

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Arabic وَلٰكِنْ (walākin).

Conjunction

walakini

1. Alternative form of lakini