sawasawa
sah-wah-SAH-wah
How to say it
Swahilisawasawasah-wah-SAH-wah
Frenchcorrectement, comme il faut; également
Meaning
In the right or proper way, as when work is done properly or something is settled correctly. It can also mean equally or evenly, and sawasawa na means exactly like.
Good to know
Placed after the verb: kufanya kazi sawasawa, to work properly. Kuwa sawasawa, to be all right, to be well. It is the doubled form of sawa, equal, fine.
Examples
- Hakikisha umefunga mlango sawasawa.Make sure you have shut the door properly.
- Gawa chakula sawasawa kwa watoto wote.Share the food equally among all the children.
- Leo sijisikii sawasawa kabisa.I do not feel well at all today.
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