nafuu
nah-FOO-oo
How to say it
Swahilinafuunah-FOO-oo
Frenchsoulagement, mieux ; bon marché
Meaning
A feeling of things getting easier, such as a sick person getting better; with bei or gharama, it means low and affordable.
Good to know
Kupata nafuu is to get better after an illness. After bei or gharama it means cheap: bei nafuu, an affordable price. Nafuu zaidi is cheaper or better.
Examples
- Mgonjwa amepata nafuu tangu jana.The patient has been feeling better since yesterday.
- Duka hili linauza vitu kwa bei nafuu.This shop sells things at affordable prices.
- Mvua ilileta nafuu baada ya joto kali.The rain brought relief after the intense heat.
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