heri

How to say it

Meaning

Good fortune and happiness, the thing people wish each other on special days or before a test; ni heri also means it is better.

Good to know

Used mostly in wishes: kila la heri, good luck; heri ya mwaka mpya, happy new year; heri ya siku ya kuzaliwa, happy birthday. Ni heri ... kuliko means it is better ... than. Also spelled kheri.

Examples

• Nakutakia kila la heri katika mtihani wako kesho.I wish you the best of luck in your exam tomorrow.
• Heri ya mwaka mpya kwa familia yako yote.Happy new year to all your family.
• Ni heri kuchelewa kuliko kutofika kabisa.It is better to be late than never to arrive.

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Forms

kheri