Swahili
dafina
da-FI-na
How to say it
Swahilidafinada-FI-nasoon
Englishtreasuresoon
Frenchtrésorsoon
Meaning
a hidden treasure or valuable find, something precious discovered unexpectedly.
Good to know
also used figuratively for an unexpected windfall or stroke of luck.
Examples
- Walipata dafina ya vito walipokuwa wakichimba.They found a treasure of jewels while digging.
- Kitabu hiki ni dafina ya maarifa.This book is a treasure trove of knowledge.
- Hukuwahi kupata dafina yoyote ufukoni?Did you never find any treasure on the beach?
- Mradi huu utakuwa dafina kwa kijiji chetu.This project will be a windfall for our village.
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