fadhila
fah-DHEE-lah
How to say it
Swahilifadhilafah-DHEE-lah
Englishkindness, favor; gratitude
Frenchbienfait, faveur; reconnaissance
Meaning
A good deed done for someone, and the thankfulness that should answer it.
Good to know
Plural stays fadhila (n class). Kulipa fadhila or kurudisha fadhila is to repay a kindness; asiye na fadhila is an ungrateful person.
Examples
- Nitalipa fadhila zako siku moja.I will repay your kindness one day.
- Msanii alifanya tamasha bure kurudisha fadhila kwa mashabiki.The artist held a free concert to give back to his fans.
- Mtu asiye na fadhila husahau aliyemsaidia.An ungrateful person forgets who helped him.
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