ahueni
ah-hoo-EH-nee
How to say it
Swahiliahueniah-hoo-EH-nee
Englishrelief, respite; recovery, improvement
Frenchsoulagement, répit; amélioration
Meaning
A feeling or state of being eased from pain, hardship or pressure, as when an illness improves or a burden is lightened.
Good to know
No plural. Kupata ahueni is to get relief or to recover a little; kutoa ahueni, to bring relief. Nafuu is close in meaning.
Examples
- Mgonjwa amepata ahueni tangu jana.The patient has improved since yesterday.
- Mvua imeleta ahueni kwa wakulima baada ya ukame.The rain has brought relief to farmers after the drought.
- Kupungua kwa bei ya mafuta ni ahueni kwa madereva.The fall in fuel prices is a relief for drivers.
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