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kufurahi

koo-foo-RAH-hee

How to say it

Swahilikufurahikoo-foo-RAH-hee
Englishto be happy, to rejoice
Frenchse réjouir, être content

Meaning

To feel or show joy and happiness about something.

Good to know

Nimefurahi kukuona, I am glad to see you. Furaha is joy; kufurahisha is to make someone happy.

Examples

  • Nimefurahi sana kukuona tena.I am very glad to see you again.
  • Watoto walifurahi walipopata zawadi.The children were happy when they got presents.
  • Tunapaswa kufurahi pamoja na wenzetu.We should rejoice together with our friends.

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Forms

nafurahi

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