kubahatisha
koo-bah-hah-TEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikubahatishakoo-bah-hah-TEE-shah
Englishto guess, to take a chance; to gamble
Frenchdeviner, tenter sa chance; parier
Meaning
To do or say something by chance or guesswork instead of knowledge, such as guessing an answer or a password. Michezo ya kubahatisha are games of chance such as betting and lotteries.
Good to know
Kwa kubahatisha means by chance, haphazardly: aliteuliwa kwa kubahatisha, he was appointed haphazardly. Si la kubahatisha, not a matter of luck. From bahati, luck.
Examples
- Sikujua jibu, nilibahatisha tu.I did not know the answer, I just guessed.
- Kilimo cha kisasa si jambo la kubahatisha.Modern farming is not a matter of luck.
- Vijana wengi wanapoteza pesa katika michezo ya kubahatisha.Many young people lose money in gambling.
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