tena

How to say it

Meaning

again, once more; or then, next, in addition.

Good to know

one of the most common Swahili adverbs; can mean 'again' or 'furthermore' depending on context.

Examples

• Nimesema tena na tena, lakini hasikii.I have said it again and again, but he doesn't listen.
• Njoo tena kesho.Come again tomorrow.
• Sitafanya hivyo tena.I will not do that again.
• Alikula, tena akalala.He ate, then he slept.

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