kudamka
koo-DAH-mkah
How to say it
Swahilikudamkakoo-DAH-mkah
Englishto get up early, to set out at dawn
Frenchse lever tôt, partir à l'aube
Meaning
To wake and get up very early in the morning, before sunrise, to start work or a journey.
Good to know
Used without an object: alidamka alfajiri, he rose at dawn. Mdamkaji is an early riser.
Examples
- Wakulima hudamka alfajiri kwenda shambani.Farmers get up at dawn to go to the fields.
- Nilidamka mapema ili nisikose basi.I got up early so as not to miss the bus.
- Mama hudamka kabla jogoo hajawika.Mother gets up before the rooster crows.
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