Swahili Word of the Day
haraka
/ha-RA-ka/ • adverb (can also be used as a noun meaning 'haste') — 6th of May, 2026
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Meaning: quickly; haste
Examples
- Tafadhali fanya haraka.
(Please hurry.) - Nahitaji kumaliza kazi hii haraka.
(I need to finish this work quickly.) - Haraka haraka haina baraka.
(Haste does not bring blessings.)
Synonyms
- kwa haraka
- mbio
Haraka is commonly used to tell someone to do something quickly (e.g., 'Fanya haraka' = 'Hurry up') or to describe doing an action fast. As a noun, it refers to the state of haste. For polite requests, combine it with 'tafadhali' (please).
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