kifahari
kee-fah-HAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilikifaharikee-fah-HAH-ree
Englishluxurious, luxury; lavish
Frenchluxueux, de luxe; somptueux
Meaning
Very expensive, comfortable and fine, beyond what people need, such as luxury cars, hotels or houses.
Good to know
Never changes form; it follows a noun with ya, la or cha: magari ya kifahari, luxury cars; maisha ya kifahari, a life of luxury. From fahari, pride, splendor.
Examples
- Mfanyabiashara huyo anaishi katika nyumba ya kifahari.That businessman lives in a luxurious house.
- Tulilala katika hoteli ya kifahari Zanzibar.We stayed in a luxury hotel in Zanzibar.
- Anapenda maisha ya kifahari kupita kiasi.He loves a lavish life far too much.
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