ghafla

How to say it

Meaning

Happening very quickly, at a moment when no one expects it.

Good to know

Placed before or after the verb: ghafla mvua ilianza, suddenly the rain started. Kwa ghafla means the same, and ya ghafla means sudden (kifo cha ghafla).

Examples

• Ghafla umeme ulikatika tukiwa tunakula.Suddenly the power went off while we were eating.
• Aliondoka ghafla bila kuaga.He left suddenly without saying goodbye.
• Kifo chake cha ghafla kiliwashtua wengi.His sudden death shocked many.

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