Swahili
mshupavu
m-shoo-PAH-voo
How to say it
Swahilimshupavum-shoo-PAH-voosoon
Englishtough personsoon
Frenchpersonne robustesoon
Meaning
a person who is tough, hardy, and courageous, showing great resolve and endurance.
Good to know
tough/hardy/courageous person; energetic/resolute person; obstinate/persevering person
Examples
- Askari yule ni mshupavu sana vitani.That soldier is very tough in battle.
- Mshupavu haachi kazi hadi aimalize.A persevering person does not stop until the work is done.
- Je, wewe ni mshupavu wa kutosha kwa safari hii?Are you tough enough for this journey?
- Hakuwa mshupavu, alikata tamaa mapema.He was not resilient, he gave up early.
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