kufurahisha
koo-foo-rah-HEE-shah
How to say it
Swahilikufurahishakoo-foo-rah-HEE-shah
Englishto please, to make happy; to entertain
Frenchréjouir, faire plaisir; divertir
Meaning
To make someone feel glad or satisfied, or to give people enjoyment and fun.
Good to know
Causative of kufurahi, to be happy; the person pleased is the object: kumfurahisha mtoto, to make a child happy. Ya kufurahisha means pleasing or enjoyable.
Examples
- Zawadi hii itamfurahisha sana bibi.This gift will make grandmother very happy.
- Mchekeshaji aliwafurahisha watu wote ukumbini.The comedian entertained everyone in the hall.
- Ilikuwa safari ya kufurahisha sana.It was a very enjoyable trip.
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