kuwa mwangalifu
KOO-wah mwah-ngah-LEE-foo
How to say it
Swahilikuwa mwangalifuKOO-wah mwah-ngah-LEE-foo
Englishto be careful, to take care
Frenchfaire attention, être prudent
Meaning
To pay close attention so as to avoid danger, mistakes or harm.
Good to know
Kuwa, to be, with mwangalifu, careful, which agrees with the person: kuwa waangalifu for several people. Uwe mwangalifu! means be careful!.
Examples
- Dereva anatakiwa kuwa mwangalifu wakati wa mvua.A driver must be careful when it rains.
- Ni lazima kuwa mwangalifu na pesa zako.You must be careful with your money.
- Nilimwambia kuwa mwangalifu anapovuka barabara.I told him to be careful when crossing the road.
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