Swahili
mkataa
mka-TA-a
How to say it
Swahilimkataamka-TA-asoon
Englishdecisionsoon
Frenchdécisionsoon
Meaning
a firm decision or resolve directed toward a goal; used adverbially to mean 'definitely, finally, unalterably'.
Good to know
often occurs in the phrase kwa mkataa, 'definitely, finally'.
Examples
- Alifanya mkataa wa kuacha kazi yake.He made a firm decision to quit his job.
- Je, huu ni mkataa wako wa mwisho?Is this your final decision?
- Alikataa kwa mkataa kubadili msimamo wake.He refused unalterably to change his position.
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