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Má ṣe kànjú.

[mah sheh kan-joo]

phrase

LanguageYoruba (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. Don't be in a hurry.
  2. This imperative is used to discourage haste and encourage a calm, steady approach to completing a task.

Pronunciationmah sheh kan-joo

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How it is usedUsed when advising someone to be patient and not rush.

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