kawaida
kah-wah-EE-dah
How to say it
Swahilikawaidakah-wah-EE-dahsoon
Englishusual, ordinary; custom, habitsoon
Frenchhabituel, ordinaire; habitudesoon
Meaning
What is normal or usually done; after ya it means ordinary or common.
Good to know
Kama kawaida is as usual, kwa kawaida is usually, and ya kawaida means ordinary: mtu wa kawaida, an ordinary person. Isiyo ya kawaida is unusual.
Examples
- Kwa kawaida ninaamka saa kumi na mbili.I usually get up at six.
- Leo ni siku ya kawaida tu.Today is just an ordinary day.
- Kama kawaida, alichelewa kufika.As usual, he arrived late.
Forms
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