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swahili [adverb]

Ghafla

Maana (Definition)

Occurring without warning or prior notice.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

suddenly / unexpectedly / abruptly

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ghafla

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic loanword ('ghaflah')
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mvua ilianza kunyesha ghafla katikati ya mchana."

Translation: Rain began to fall suddenly in the middle of the afternoon.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kamba haikatiki kwa mara mojaghafula
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