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wakati

wah-KAH-tee

How to say it

Swahiliwakatiwah-KAH-teesoon
Englishtime, period; while, whensoon
Frenchtemps, moment; pendant quesoon

Meaning

A stretch of time or a moment; before a clause it means while or when.

Good to know

Plural nyakati (u class). Wakati wa is at the time of, and wakati huo huo means at the same time. Before a verb it joins clauses: wakati alipofika, when he arrived.

Examples

  • Sina wakati wa kupumzika leo.I have no time to rest today.
  • Wakati wa mvua barabara hii haipitiki.During the rains this road cannot be used.
  • Alipiga simu wakati tulipokuwa tunakula.He phoned while we were eating.

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Forms

nyakati (plural of wakati, time)

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