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Swahili

taghafali

ta-gha-FA-li

How to say it

Swahilitaghafalita-gha-FA-lisoon
Englishto be caught unawaressoon
Frenchêtre pris au dépourvusoon

Meaning

to be caught unawares or taken by surprise, to be distracted or absentminded, or to act thoughtlessly.

Good to know

be taken unawares, be surprised/ amazed; be distracted/absentminded/in- attentive; act thoughtlessly/imprudently

Examples

  • Alitaghafali na kusahau mkutano muhimu.He was absentminded and forgot an important meeting.
  • Usitaghafali unapoendesha gari.Do not be inattentive while driving.
  • Alitaghafali na kufanya uamuzi wa haraka bila kufikiria.He acted thoughtlessly, making a hasty decision without thinking.

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