punde

How to say it

Meaning

a little, or soon, in a little while.

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adv. a little; soon, in a little while. tulikuwa tunamngoja, na— akaja. We waited for him, and he soon came. punde si punde in a moment, directly. punde kwa punde. little by little, gradually

Examples

• Tulikuwa tunamngoja, na punde akaja.We were waiting for him, and he soon came.
• Je, chakula kitakuwa tayari punde?Will the food be ready soon?
• Hakuchelewa, alifika punde baada ya simu.He was not late, he arrived shortly after the call.
• Punde si punde, mvua ilianza kunyesha.In a moment, the rain began to fall.

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