kufurahia
koo-foo-rah-HEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikufurahiakoo-foo-rah-HEE-ah
Englishto enjoy, to be pleased with
Frenchapprécier, profiter de, se réjouir de
Meaning
To take pleasure in something, or to be glad about something that has happened.
Good to know
Takes its object directly: kufurahia muziki, to enjoy music; kufurahia ushindi, to celebrate a win. It is the applicative of kufurahi, to be happy.
Examples
- Watoto walifurahia sana safari ya baharini.The children really enjoyed the trip to the sea.
- Tunafurahia ujio wenu hapa kijijini.We are pleased with your visit here in the village.
- Alitaka kufurahia likizo yake bila simu.She wanted to enjoy her holiday without a phone.
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