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kunufaisha

koo-noo-fah-EE-shah

How to say it

Swahilikunufaishakoo-noo-fah-EE-shah
Englishto benefit (someone), to be of use to
Frenchprofiter à, bénéficier à

Meaning

To bring profit, help or advantage to a person, a group or a place.

Good to know

Causative of kunufaika, to benefit; those who gain are the object: kunufaisha wananchi, to benefit the citizens. Manufaa are benefits.

Examples

  • Mradi huu utanufaisha wakulima wadogo.This project will benefit small farmers.
  • Madini yanapaswa kunufaisha jamii inayoishi karibu.Minerals should benefit the community living nearby.
  • Mafunzo hayo yaliwanufaisha vijana wengi.That training benefited many young people.

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