hapa

How to say it

Meaning

here, this place, or (as a demonstrative) 'this' referring to a place already mentioned.

Good to know

One of the most common locative demonstratives; papa hapa means 'at this very place'.

Examples

• Njoo hapa haraka!Come here quickly!
• Tulikutana hapa jana.We met here yesterday.
• Je, unaishi hapa mjini?Do you live here in town?
• Sitaki kuondoka hapa.I don't want to leave this place.

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