bila kujali
BEE-lah koo-JAH-lee
How to say it
Swahilibila kujaliBEE-lah koo-JAH-leesoon
Englishregardless of, whateversoon
Frenchsans tenir compte de, quel que soitsoon
Meaning
Shows that something happens or applies in every case, whatever the thing that follows may be.
Good to know
Bila, without, with kujali, to care about; what does not matter follows directly: bila kujali umri, regardless of age; bila kujali dini zao, whatever their religion.
Examples
- Huduma hii ni kwa wote bila kujali umri.This service is for everyone, regardless of age.
- Tuwaheshimu watu wote bila kujali dini zao.Let us respect all people whatever their religion.
- Aliendelea kufanya kazi bila kujali mvua.He kept on working regardless of the rain.
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