pata

How to say it

Meaning

to get, obtain, receive, or manage to find something.

Good to know

(ingiwa, shikwa na, ona) -. be afraid; timidity, shyness, nervousness

Examples

• Nimepata kazi mpya.I have gotten a new job.
• Je, umepata barua yangu?Did you receive my letter?
• Sikupata nafasi ya kumwona.I did not get the chance to see him.
• Atapata pesa akimaliza kazi.He will get money when he finishes the work.