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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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