wakati mwingine

How to say it

Meaning

Now and then, on some occasions but not always; taken literally, at another time.

Good to know

Mostly used for sometimes, at the start of a clause or before the verb: wakati mwingine huchelewa, sometimes he is late. For another occasion people also say siku nyingine.

Examples

• Wakati mwingine mvua hunyesha mchana.Sometimes it rains in the afternoon.
• Tutazungumza wakati mwingine, sasa nina haraka.We will talk another time, I am in a hurry now.
• Wakati mwingine ni bora kunyamaza.Sometimes it is better to keep quiet.