poa
POH-ah
How to say it
SwahilipoaPOH-ahsoon
Englishcool, fine, OK (informal)soon
Frenchcool, bien, ça va (familier)soon
Meaning
A casual word of approval meaning fine, cool or good; also the everyday reply to a greeting such as mambo or vipi.
Good to know
Informal, does not change for class: niko poa, I am fine; kitu poa, a cool thing. Kuchukulia poa is to take something lightly. The verb kupoa is to cool down.
Examples
- Mambo vipi? Poa kabisa, asante.How are things? Totally fine, thanks.
- Wimbo wake mpya uko poa sana.His new song is really cool.
- Usichukulie poa masomo yako.Do not take your studies lightly.
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