Word
Japo uwasilishaji ulioshindikana ulikuwa jana, kipeto kiko salama.
Meaning
Although the failed delivery was yesterday, the parcel is safe.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of Japo uwasilishaji ulioshindikana ulikuwa jana, kipeto kiko salama.
kuwa
to be
jana
yesterday
salama
safe
japo
although
Questions & Answers about Japo uwasilishaji ulioshindikana ulikuwa jana, kipeto kiko salama.
What does japo mean in this sentence?
Japo means although, though, or even though. It introduces a contrast:
- Japo ... , ...
- Although ... , ...
So the sentence is setting up one fact and then contrasting it with another fact.
Is japo the same as lakini?
Not exactly.
- japo = although/even though
- lakini = but
So japo introduces a subordinate clause, while lakini joins two main clauses.
Compare:
Japo uwasilishaji ulioshindikana ulikuwa jana, kipeto kiko salama. = Although the failed delivery/submission/presentation was yesterday, the package/item is safe.
Uwasilishaji ulioshindikana ulikuwa jana, lakini kipeto kiko salama. = The failed delivery/submission/presentation was yesterday, but the package/item is safe.
Both are possible, but japo gives a more direct although structure.
What is uwasilishaji, and how is it formed?