mara

How to say it

Meaning

One occurrence of something, as in once or three times; alone it also means suddenly or at once.

Good to know

Same form in the plural (n class): mara moja, once or at once; mara mbili, twice; mara kwa mara, from time to time. Mara nyingi is often.

Examples

• Nimekwenda Zanzibar mara tatu.I have been to Zanzibar three times.
• Tunakutana mara kwa mara sokoni.We meet at the market from time to time.
• Alipoona polisi, mara akakimbia.When he saw the police, he ran off at once.

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