Pata
PAH-tah /ˈpɑ.tɑ/
"Pata" is Sheng for to get (also: to find).
Meaning
- verb to get, to find. To get or find. 'Nimepata' — I've found it / I've got it — is a satisfying two-word reply.
Examples
- Nimepata kazi mpya mjini. I got a new job in town.
- Hupati kitu bila kutafuta. You don't get anything without searching.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'kupata' (to get).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Pata
What does Pata mean in Sheng?
"Pata" is Sheng for to get (also: to find). To get or find. 'Nimepata' — I've found it / I've got it — is a satisfying two-word reply.
How do you use Pata in a sentence?
"Nimepata kazi mpya mjini." means "I got a new job in town."
How do you pronounce Pata?
Say it PAH-tah (/ˈpɑ.tɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Pata come from?
Swahili 'kupata' (to get).
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