Swahili
hamaki
hah-MAH-kee
How to say it
Swahilihamakihah-MAH-keesoon
Englishto act rashlysoon
Frenchagir étourdimentsoon
Meaning
to act suddenly and rashly out of a burst of temper.
Good to know
Also used as a noun for the rash act or outburst itself.
Examples
- Alihamaki na kumpiga bila sababu.He acted rashly and hit him without reason.
- Usifanye maamuzi kwa hamaki.Don't make decisions in a burst of temper.
- Hamaki yake ilimletea majuto baadaye.His rash outburst brought him regret afterward.
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