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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