indimi

Swahili

kadha

KAH-dhah

How to say it

SwahilikadhaKAH-dhahsoon
Englishsuch-and-suchsoon
Frenchtantsoon

Meaning

so-and-so, an unspecified but definite number or amount.

Good to know

used when the exact quantity is not stated but is understood to be a certain amount.

Examples

  • Alichukua vitu kadha kutoka dukani.He took a certain number of items from the shop.
  • Watu kadha walijitokeza kusaidia.A certain number of people came forward to help.
  • Je, ulisubiri siku kadha kabla ya kupata jibu?Did you wait a certain number of days before getting an answer?
  • Alieleza sababu kadha za uamuzi wake.He gave a certain number of reasons for his decision.

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