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Simama hapa tafadhali.

[see-MAH-mah HAH-pah tah-fah-DHAH-lee]

phrase

LanguageSwahili (Tanzania)

Meaning
  1. Stand here please.
  2. This is a direct, polite command given to someone to indicate they should stop walking or wait at your specific location.
Examples

Kama unanisubiri, Simama hapa tafadhali.

If you are waiting for me, Stand here please.

Pronunciationsee-MAH-mah HAH-pah tah-fah-DHAH-lee

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How it is usedUsed when giving instructions or directions.

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