The Swahili term "mara" matches the English term "occasion"
| other swahili words that include "mara" : | english : |
|---|---|
| mara nyingi | frequently |
| mara kwa mara | now and then |
| mara nyingi | often |
| mara moja | once |
| mara moja | one time |
| mara nyingi | regularly |
| imara, enye nguvu | strong |
| mara, saa, nafasi, wakati | time |