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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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