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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