Swahili Word of the Day
fika
/FI-ka/ • verb — 9th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to arrive; to reach a place or time
Examples
- Nitafika saa nne.
(I will arrive at four o'clock.) - Alifika nyumbani jana usiku.
(He/she arrived home last night.) - Tafadhali fika mapema kesho.
(Please arrive early tomorrow.)
Synonyms
- wasili
- fikia
Use 'fika' when talking about arriving somewhere or reaching a time. The infinitive is 'kufika'; common forms include 'nimefika' (I have arrived) and 'nitafika' (I will arrive). 'Wasili' is a more formal/loanword alternative, while 'fikia' often means to reach or attain (a goal or limit).
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