Swahili
mfurahivu
m-fu-ra-HI-vu
How to say it
Swahilimfurahivum-fu-ra-HI-vusoon
Englishcheerful personsoon
Frenchpersonne joyeusesoon
Meaning
a cheerful, happy, or jovial person.
Good to know
from -furahi (to rejoice, be glad).
Examples
- Mfurahivu alicheka wakati wote wa sherehe.The jovial person laughed throughout the celebration.
- Je, wewe ni mfurahivu kila siku?Are you cheerful every day?
- Hakuwa mfurahivu baada ya habari mbaya.He wasn't cheerful after the bad news.
- Watoto watakuwa wafurahivu likizoni.The children will be cheerful during the holidays.
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