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swahili [noun]

Pupa

Maana (Definition)

Excessive impatience, hasty eagerness, or uncontrolled greed that leads to mistakes.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

eagerness / haste / greed

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kimbelembele

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Root
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Pupa yake ilimfanya apoteze fursa hiyo muhimu."

Translation: His haste made him lose that important opportunity.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Haraka haraka haina barakaUlafi wa machoMhemko wa kihisia
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