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kubahatika

koo-bah-hah-TEE-kah

How to say it

Swahilikubahatikakoo-bah-hah-TEE-kah
Englishto be lucky, to be fortunate (to)
Frenchavoir de la chance, avoir la chance de

Meaning

To get something good by chance or good fortune, such as a chance, a child or success.

Good to know

Often followed by another verb: nilibahatika kukutana naye, I was lucky to meet him. From bahati, luck.

Examples

  • Nilibahatika kupata kazi mapema.I was lucky to get a job early.
  • Wachache hubahatika kusoma nje ya nchi.Few are fortunate enough to study abroad.
  • Tulibahatika kuona simba mbugani.We were lucky to see a lion in the park.

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