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How do you say forget that in Swahili?

There are a few ways to say "forget that" in Swahili, depending on the context and level of formality:

Informal:

* Sahau hilo: This is the most common and direct translation. It literally means "forget that."

* Usijali: This means "don't worry" and can be used to dismiss something unimportant.

* Wacha: This means "leave it" or "let it be" and can be used to indicate you don't want to think about it anymore.

Formal:

* Usilifikirie hilo: This translates to "don't think about that."

* Samahani, lakini siwezi kulifikiria hilo: This means "Excuse me, but I can't think about that."

Example situations:

* Friend: "Let's go to the movies tonight."

* You: "Forget that, I'm too tired." (Sahau hilo, nimechoka sana)

* Boss: "We need to finish this project by tomorrow."

* You: "Forget that, it's impossible." (Wacha, haiwezekani)

The best choice depends on the specific situation and your relationship with the person you are speaking to.

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