kaa rada

Swahili

Etymology

From -kaa (“to stay”) +‎ rada (“radar”).

Verb

-kaa rada (infinitive kukaa rada)

1. to stay alert, to be alert
   • 2023 November 16 (last accessed), University of Nairobi‎^[1] (in English):

     They dubbed the App Rada, alluding to the popular street term ‘kaa rada’ (always be ready or vigilant) and also the word radar, which means a sensor or a locator.

Conjugation

Conjugation of -kaa rada: see -kaa.