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idiom [noun]

Ukosefu wa Subira

Maana (Definition)

Inability to wait calmly, leading to hasty decisions

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

impatience / rash action

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

haraka tele

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

"Ukosefu wa subira ulimfanya apoteze fursa"

Translation: Impatience caused him to lose the opportunity

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Haraka haraka haina baraka
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