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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