iwapo

How to say it

Meaning

a conjunction meaning if, in case, or should something happen.

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common in conditional sentences, similar to kama but slightly more formal.

Examples

• Iwapo mvua itanyesha, hatutaenda shambani.If it rains, we will not go to the field.
• Nitakusaidia iwapo utaniomba.I will help you if you ask me.
• Je, utafanya nini iwapo utafeli mtihani?What will you do if you fail the exam?
• Iwapo hukuwa na hela, mwambie mkuu wako.If you don't have money, tell your boss.

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