<prompt> Moelelo oa poleloana in the doldrums ke ofe?nan  <response>: Instruction in English: What is the meaning of the phrase in the doldrums? . Response in English: The phrase in the doldrums means to be in a state of stagnation, inactivity, or depression. It is a figurative expression that originated from the historical maritime term doldrums, which refers to a region near the equator where the winds are calm, making it difficult for sailing ships to progress. When someone or something is in the doldrums, it means they are experiencing a similar situation, where progress or activity is slowed down, or they are feeling downcast or listless. . Response in Sesotho: Poleloana e reng ho thothomela e bolela ho ba boemong ba ho tsitsa, ho se sebetse kapa ho tepella maikutlong. Ke polelo ea tšoantšetso e simolohileng lentsoeng la histori la maoatle doldrums, le bolelang sebaka se haufi le equator moo meea e khutsitseng, e etsang hore ho be thata hore likepe tse sesang li hatele pele. Ha motho e mong kapa ntho e itseng e le matsatsing, ho bolela hore ba hlaheloa ke boemo bo tšoanang, moo tsoelo-pele kapa tšebetso e fokotsehang, kapa ba ikutloa ba nyahame kapa ba se na thuso. 