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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