kufaa
koo-FAH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikufaakoo-FAH-ah
Englishto be suitable, fit; to be useful
Frenchconvenir, être approprié ; être utile
Meaning
To be right or good enough for a purpose, a person or a place, or to be of use to someone.
Good to know
Often with the thing it suits as object or with kwa: nguo hii inakufaa, this dress suits you; ardhi inayofaa kwa kilimo, land suitable for farming. Haifai means it is not right or not proper.
Examples
- Viatu hivi vinaweza kufaa kwa safari ndefu.These shoes may be suitable for a long journey.
- Tunatafuta mtu anayeweza kufaa kazi hii.We are looking for someone who may be right for this job.
- Ardhi hii inaonekana kufaa kwa kilimo cha mpunga.This land seems suitable for growing rice.
Forms
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