busara
boo-SAH-rah
How to say it
Swahilibusaraboo-SAH-rah
Englishwisdom, good sense, prudence
Frenchsagesse, bon sens, prudence
Meaning
The ability to judge well and act sensibly, especially in difficult matters.
Good to know
N class noun, no plural. Kwa busara means wisely, and mwenye busara is a wise person; busara na hekima, good sense and wisdom, is a common pair.
Examples
- Mzee alitatua mgogoro huo kwa busara.The elder settled that dispute wisely.
- Ni busara kuweka akiba kwa ajili ya kesho.It is wise to save for tomorrow.
- Tunahitaji viongozi wenye busara.We need leaders with good sense.
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