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kamwe

KAH-mweh

How to say it

SwahilikamweKAH-mwehsoon
Englishnever; not at allsoon
Frenchjamais ; pas du toutsoon

Meaning

Makes a negative stronger, meaning never or not at all.

Good to know

Used with a negative verb: sitasahau kamwe, I will never forget. Kamwe! on its own means never! It is also a surname.

Examples

  • Sitakusahau kamwe, rafiki yangu.I will never forget you, my friend.
  • Usimwamini mtu huyo kamwe.Never trust that person.
  • Hajawahi kamwe kuchelewa kazini.He has never once been late for work.

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