Swahili
japo
JAH-poh
How to say it
SwahilijapoJAH-pohsoon
Englishalthoughsoon
Frenchbien quesoon
Meaning
a conjunction meaning although or even though.
Good to know
conj. although, even if. japo hakuja. although he did not come
Examples
- Japo alikuwa mgonjwa, alikwenda kazini.Although he was sick, he went to work.
- Japo hakuja, tulimsamehe.Even though he did not come, we forgave him.
- Je, utaendelea japo hukubaliani nao?Will you continue even though you don't agree with them?
- Japo mvua ilinyesha, mchezo uliendelea.Although it rained, the game continued.
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