kadhaa
kah-DHAH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikadhaakah-DHAH-ah
Englishseveral, a number of
Frenchplusieurs, quelques
Meaning
Refers to more than two but not many things or people.
Good to know
It follows the noun and does not change: watu kadhaa, several people; siku kadhaa, a few days.
Examples
- Tulikaa huko kwa siku kadhaa.We stayed there for several days.
- Watu kadhaa walijeruhiwa katika ajali.Several people were injured in the accident.
- Nina maswali kadhaa kuhusu kazi hii.I have a few questions about this job.
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