kufurahiana
koo-foo-rah-hee-AH-nah
How to say it
Swahilikufurahianakoo-foo-rah-hee-AH-nahsoon
Frenchse réjouir ensemblesoon
Meaning
Said of people who share their joy with each other, or who are glad to see one another.
Good to know
The reciprocal of kufurahi, to be happy, with a plural subject: walifurahiana walipokutana, they were overjoyed to meet.
Examples
- Ndugu walifurahiana walipokutana baada ya miaka mingi.The relatives rejoiced together when they met after many years.
- Tulifurahiana kwa ushindi wa timu yetu.We celebrated our team's victory together.
- Wanakijiji walifurahiana mvua ilipoanza kunyesha.The villagers rejoiced together when the rain began to fall.
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