mapema

How to say it

Meaning

early, ahead of the usual or expected time.

Good to know

common adverb, often paired with a time word, e.g. "asubuhi na mapema" (early in the morning).

Examples

• Niliamka mapema leo asubuhi.I woke up early this morning.
• Je, utafika mapema kesho?Will you arrive early tomorrow?
• Hatukufika mapema, treni ilikwisha ondoka.We did not arrive early, the train had already left.
• Watoto walilala mapema kwa sababu ya safari ya kesho.The children went to sleep early because of tomorrow's trip.

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