kufana
koo-FAH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikufanakoo-FAH-nah
Englishto go well, to be a success
Frenchréussir, bien se passer
Meaning
Said of an event, a meeting or a plan that turns out well and pleases those who took part.
Good to know
The subject is the event: sherehe ilifana, the celebration was a success. Ya kufana describes something successful or splendid: mkutano wa kufana, a successful meeting.
Examples
- Harusi yao ilifana sana, kila mtu alifurahi.Their wedding went very well; everyone was happy.
- Tamasha la mwaka huu limefana kuliko la mwaka jana.This year’s festival has been more successful than last year’s.
- Walifanya ziara ya kufana nchini China.They made a successful visit to China.
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