Swahili
faraja
fa-RA-ja
How to say it
Swahilifarajafa-RA-jasoon
Englishcomfortsoon
Frenchconfortsoon
Meaning
comfort or consolation given to someone in distress.
Good to know
amepatikana na faraja is a euphemism meaning someone has died.
Examples
- Maneno yake yalinipa faraja baada ya msiba.His words gave me comfort after the loss.
- Je, umepata faraja yoyote leo?Have you found any relief today?
- Hawakupata faraja licha ya jitihada zao.They found no relief despite their efforts.
- Alimtembelea rafiki yake kumpa faraja.She visited her friend to comfort her.
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