nafasi

How to say it

Meaning

An opportunity to do something, free space or time, or a position held in an organization or a ranking.

Good to know

Same form in the plural (n class): nafasi za kazi, job openings. Kupata nafasi is to get a chance or to find time, and kushika nafasi ya kwanza is to take first place.

Examples

• Nilipata nafasi ya kusoma nje ya nchi.I got a chance to study abroad.
• Hakuna nafasi ya kuweka gari hapa.There is no space to park the car here.
• Timu yetu ilimaliza katika nafasi ya pili.Our team finished in second place.

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