anana

How to say it

Meaning

soft, mild, or gentle, describing wind, character, or manner.

Good to know

used with class-agreement forms such as mwanana (gentle person) or nyanana.

Examples

• Upepo mwanana ulivuma jioni.A gentle wind blew in the evening.
• Yeye ni mtu mwanana sana.He is a very gentle, modest person.
• Sauti yake ilikuwa anana na tulivu.Her voice was soft and calm.
• Alizungumza kwa njia anana.He spoke in a gentle manner.