Swahili
haraka
hah-RAH-kah
How to say it
Swahiliharakahah-RAH-kahsoon
Englishhurrysoon
Frenchhâtesoon
Meaning
hurry, haste, or speed; also used as an adjective meaning hasty or excited.
Good to know
Common in the proverb haraka haraka haina baraka, 'haste brings no blessing'.
Examples
- Fanya haraka, tutachelewa!Hurry up, we'll be late!
- Alienda kwa haraka kufikia basi.He went quickly to catch the bus.
- Usifanye maamuzi kwa haraka.Don't make decisions hastily.
- Kama methali isemavyo, haraka haraka haina baraka.As the proverb says, haste brings no blessing.
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