kujihadhari
koo-jee-hah-DHAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilikujihadharikoo-jee-hah-DHAH-ree
Englishto beware, to be careful, to take care
Meaning
To watch out for a danger or a mistake and act carefully so as to avoid it.
Good to know
Reflexive verb; the danger follows na: kujihadhari na mbu, to beware of mosquitoes. Tahadhari is caution; jihadhari! means beware!.
Examples
- Jihadhari na mbwa huyo, anauma.Beware of that dog, it bites.
- Wananchi wanatakiwa kujihadhari na matapeli wa mitandaoni.The public should beware of online scammers.
- Tulijihadhari tulipovuka mto wakati wa mafuriko.We took care when we crossed the river during the flood.
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