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swahili [adverb]

Ovyo ovyo

Maana (Definition)

Executing actions without organization, precision, or quality control.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

haphazardly / in a messy careless way

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ovyo ovyo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Reduplicated Adverb
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Nguo zilipangwa ovyo ovyo kabatini."

Translation: Clothes were arranged haphazardly in the closet.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Oa bila mpangoVurugu zivuruge
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