Swahili
kirafiki
kee-rah-FEE-kee
How to say it
Swahilikirafikikee-rah-FEE-keesoon
Englishin a friendly mannersoon
Frenchamicalementsoon
Meaning
in a warm, friendly way, as a friend would act.
Good to know
adv. in a friendly manner
Examples
- Alinisalimia kirafiki nilipofika.He greeted me in a friendly manner when I arrived.
- Tunapaswa kuzungumza kirafiki na majirani zetu.We should speak with our neighbors in a friendly way.
- Je, alikupokea kirafiki au kwa ubaridi?Did he receive you warmly or coldly?
- Hakunitendea kirafiki hata kidogo.He didn't treat me in a friendly manner at all.
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