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Swahili

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TZSwahili

Hapo zamani

Once upon a time

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[ha-po za-ma-nee]

Context: Used to start a story or refer to ancient times.

Also means
  1. This phrase is a traditional narrative opening used to introduce stories that take place in the distant past.

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