kupendeza
koo-peh-NDEH-zah
How to say it
Swahilikupendezakoo-peh-NDEH-zah
Englishto please; to look nice
Frenchplaire ; être joli
Meaning
To be pleasant or attractive to look at, or to give pleasure to someone.
Good to know
Umependeza! means you look nice. Ya kupendeza means pleasant or lovely: habari ya kupendeza, good news. It is built on kupenda, to love.
Examples
- Umependeza sana leo, rafiki yangu.You look very nice today, my friend.
- Bustani hii inapendeza wakati wa mvua.This garden looks lovely in the rainy season.
- Tulipata habari ya kupendeza jana.We got some pleasing news yesterday.
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