huwa

How to say it

Meaning

usually, ordinarily, or as a rule; also possibly, perhaps.

Good to know

A very common habitual marker: huwa + verb describes a regular or habitual action, e.g. huwa naenda, 'I usually go'.

Examples

• Huwa naamka saa moja asubuhi.I usually wake up at seven in the morning.
• Yeye huwa hachelewi kazini.He is usually not late for work.
• Huwa mvua inanyesha mwezi huu.It usually rains this month.
• Huenda huwa hivyo, sina uhakika.It might usually be like that, I'm not sure.

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