huku
HOO-koo
How to say it
SwahilihukuHOO-koosoon
Englishwhile, as; here, this waysoon
Frenchtandis que; ici, par icisoon
Meaning
Joins two things happening at the same time, like English while; as a place word it means here, around this way.
Good to know
As while it is followed by a verb, often with ki: huku akicheka, while laughing. As a place it points to where the speaker is: njoo huku, come here; huku na huko, here and there.
Examples
- Mzee alizungumza nasi huku akitabasamu.The old man spoke with us while smiling.
- Njoo huku upande wa kushoto.Come here on the left side.
- Mama anapika huku watoto wakicheza nje.Mother is cooking while the children play outside.
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