halafu
hah-LAH-foo
How to say it
Swahilihalafuhah-LAH-foosoon
Englishthen, and then, afterwardssoon
Frenchensuite, puis, aprèssoon
Meaning
Joins two actions or statements in the order they happen, like English then or after that; in speech it can also add a point, like and besides.
Good to know
Comes at the start of the second clause: kula kwanza, halafu uende, eat first, then go. Kisha and baadaye are close in meaning.
Examples
- Tulikula chakula, halafu tukaenda sokoni.We ate, and then we went to the market.
- Osha mikono kwanza halafu ukae mezani.Wash your hands first, then sit at the table.
- Alichelewa, halafu hakuomba msamaha.He came late, and then he did not apologize.
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