kasi

How to say it

Meaning

speed, energy, or intense effort put into an action.

Good to know

tia kasi or piga kasi means 'to make an effort, exert oneself'; also used as an adverb meaning 'quickly, vigorously'.

Examples

• Gari lilikuwa likienda kwa kasi kubwa.The car was going at great speed.
• Alifanya kazi kwa kasi ili kumaliza kabla ya jioni.He worked energetically to finish before evening.
• Je, kasi ya upepo ni kubwa leo?Is the wind speed strong today?
• Tia kasi, tumechelewa!Hurry up, we're late!