tayari
tah-YAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilitayaritah-YAH-ree
Englishready; already
Frenchprêt; déjà
Meaning
Describes someone or something prepared to act or to be used; before a verb it means already.
Good to know
Kuwa tayari is to be ready: niko tayari, I am ready. Before a verb it means already: tayari ameondoka, he has already left.
Examples
- Chakula kiko tayari, karibuni mezani.The food is ready, come to the table.
- Tuko tayari kuanza safari.We are ready to start the journey.
- Tayari wameshalipa ada ya shule.They have already paid the school fees.
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