kokotevu

How to say it

Meaning

slow, hesitant, or dilatory in acting or deciding.

Good to know

adj. slow, hesitant, dilatory

Examples

• Msimamizi wetu ni kokotevu kufanya maamuzi.Our supervisor is slow to make decisions.
• Usiwe kokotevu, tunahitaji jibu sasa.Don't be hesitant, we need an answer now.
• Je, kwa nini unakuwa kokotevu kila wakati?Why are you always so dilatory?
• Kazi hiyo ilichelewa kwa sababu ya mfanyakazi kokotevu.That job was delayed because of a dilatory worker.