Hapana
[ha-pa-na]
adverb
LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)
Meaning- No
- A word used to signal disagreement, denial, or a negative response to a question or statement.
Hapana, sitaki.
No, I don't want.
Hapana, sina pesa.
No, I do not have money.
Pronunciationha-pa-na
Part of speechadverb
Registerneutral
Usage noteUsed in general conversation to decline an offer or correct information politely.
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