taratibu
tah-rah-TEE-boo
How to say it
Swahilitaratibutah-rah-TEE-boo
Frenchprocédures ; lentement, doucement
Meaning
The set ways or rules by which something is done; as an adverb it means slowly, gently or gradually.
Good to know
As a noun it is the plural of utaratibu, procedure: kufuata taratibu, to follow procedures. As an adverb it follows the verb: tembea taratibu, walk slowly.
Examples
- Lazima tufuate taratibu za kuomba kazi.We must follow the procedures for applying for a job.
- Endesha gari taratibu, barabara ina utelezi.Drive slowly; the road is slippery.
- Afya yake inarudi taratibu.His health is coming back gradually.
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