Hapo zamani
[ha-po za-ma-nee]
phrase
LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)
Meaning- Once upon a time
- This phrase is a traditional narrative opening used to introduce stories that take place in the distant past.
Hapo zamani kulikuwa na mfalme.
Once upon a time there was a king.
Hapo zamani watu waliishi kwa amani.
Once upon a time people lived in peace.
Pronunciationha-po za-ma-nee
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How it is usedUsed to start a story or refer to ancient times.
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