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Swahili

papara

pah-PAH-rah

How to say it

Swahilipaparapah-PAH-rahsoon
Englishhastesoon
Frenchhâtesoon

Meaning

great hurry or haste that leads to rash, careless action.

Good to know

haste, hurry; hastiness, rashness. '

Examples

  • Alifanya kazi kwa papara na akakosea mengi.He worked in haste and made many mistakes.
  • Kwa nini una papara namna hii?Why are you in such a rush?
  • Usifanye maamuzi kwa papara.Do not make decisions in haste.
  • Papara yake ilimfanya asahau funguo nyumbani.His haste made him forget his keys at home.

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