hulka
HOO-lkah
How to say it
SwahilihulkaHOO-lkah
Englishnature, character, temperament
Frenchnature, caractère, tempérament
Meaning
The way a person, animal or thing naturally is and behaves, from inside, as opposed to what is learned.
Good to know
N class noun, the same in singular and plural. Hulka ya binadamu is human nature; tabia is close but can be learned, while hulka is inborn.
Examples
- Ni hulka ya binadamu kutaka kujua mambo mapya.It is human nature to want to know new things.
- Ana hulka ya upole na uvumilivu.He has a gentle and patient nature.
- Paka huyu ana hulka ya kujitenga.This cat has a solitary temperament.
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