kifamilia
kee-fah-mee-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikifamiliakee-fah-mee-LEE-ah
Englishfamily (as a description), of the family
Frenchfamilial, de famille
Meaning
Describes something that belongs to or concerns a family, such as family matters, duties or gatherings.
Good to know
It does not change with the noun: mambo ya kifamilia, sababu za kifamilia. Built from familia, family, with ki meaning in the way of.
Examples
- Alichelewa kazini kwa sababu za kifamilia.He was late for work for family reasons.
- Tulifanya sherehe ndogo ya kifamilia nyumbani.We held a small family celebration at home.
- Hili ni jambo la kifamilia, si la umma.This is a family matter, not a public one.
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