Swahili
ghanima
gha-NI-ma
How to say it
Swahilighanimagha-NI-masoon
Englishsuccesssoon
Frenchsuccèssoon
Meaning
good fortune, success, and benefit gained, especially unexpectedly.
Good to know
pata ghanima means to derive benefit or win, as in a lottery.
Examples
- Alipata ghanima kubwa katika biashara yake.He gained great fortune in his business.
- Je, ulipata ghanima yoyote mwaka huu?Did you gain any benefit this year?
- Hawakupata ghanima licha ya juhudi zao.They gained no benefit despite their efforts.
- Alishinda bahati nasibu na kupata ghanima.He won the lottery and gained a windfall.
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