maadam

How to say it

Meaning

since, given that, or as long as — introduces a reason or condition.

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Also forms -ya maadam, meaning 'according to' or 'in consequence of'.

Examples

• Maadam umefika, tuanze mkutano.Since you have arrived, let's start the meeting.
• Maadam hujui, usiseme.Since you don't know, don't speak.
• Nitakuja, maadam una ruhusa.I will come, as long as you allow it.
• Maadam alisema hivyo, tutamwamini.Since he said so, we will trust him.

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