kiafya
kee-AH-fyah
How to say it
Swahilikiafyakee-AH-fyah
Englishhealth-related; in terms of health
Meaning
Having to do with the health of the body or mind, or seen from the point of view of health.
Good to know
Formed with ki- from afya, health, and it never changes: matatizo ya kiafya, health problems; kiafya yuko sawa, health-wise he is fine.
Examples
- Bibi yangu ana matatizo ya kiafya tangu mwaka jana.My grandmother has had health problems since last year.
- Kiafya, kunywa maji mengi ni jambo zuri.For your health, drinking a lot of water is a good thing.
- Mchezaji huyo hakucheza kwa sababu za kiafya.That player did not play for health reasons.
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