papo
PAH-poh
How to say it
SwahilipapoPAH-pohsoon
English(papo hapo) immediately, on the spotsoon
French(papo hapo) sur-le-champ, immédiatementsoon
Meaning
Used almost only in papo hapo, right there and then, immediately and in the same place; papo kwa papo means live or instant.
Good to know
A place word meaning just here, always doubled with hapo: papo hapo. Maswali ya papo kwa papo is question time in parliament, questions answered on the spot.
Examples
- Mwizi alikamatwa papo hapo na wananchi.The thief was caught on the spot by the public.
- Dereva alifariki papo hapo baada ya ajali.The driver died on the spot after the accident.
- Kituo hiki kinatoa matokeo papo kwa papo.This station gives the results live.
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