Swahili
kakakaka
ka-ka-KA-ka
How to say it
Swahilikakakakaka-ka-KA-kasoon
Englishhastilysoon
Frenchhâtivementsoon
Meaning
in a hasty, headlong rush, without pausing to think.
Good to know
an adverb of manner, doubled for emphasis, describing rushed or careless action; often carries a note of disapproval.
Examples
- Alifanya kazi kakakaka na akakosea mengi.He did the work hastily and made many mistakes.
- Usiende kakakaka, tembea polepole!Don't rush headlong, walk slowly!
- Watoto walikimbia kakakaka kuelekea mlangoni.The children ran headlong toward the door.
- Kwa nini unaandika kakakaka hivyo?Why are you writing in such a rush?
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