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kupendana

koo-peh-NDAH-nah

How to say it

Swahilikupendanakoo-peh-NDAH-nah
Englishto love each other
Frenchs'aimer

Meaning

Of two or more people, to love one another, as a couple, friends or members of a family or a community.

Good to know

The reciprocal of kupenda, to love; the subject is plural, or the other person follows na: Juma na Asha wanapendana. Upendo is love.

Examples

  • Wanandoa hao wanapendana sana.That married couple love each other very much.
  • Tunapaswa kupendana na kusaidiana.We should love and help one another.
  • Walipendana tangu wakiwa shuleni.They have loved each other since they were at school.

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