Swahili
neema
ne-E-ma
How to say it
Swahilineemane-E-masoon
Englishgrace, blessingsoon
Frenchgrâce, bénédictionsoon
Meaning
divine favor or grace; more broadly, blessing, prosperity, and well-being.
Good to know
rel. (divine) favor, grace, blessing, benefaction; well-being, com- fort; wealth, prosperity, abundance; generosity, aid, support
Examples
- Waliishukuru neema ya Mungu kwa mavuno mengi.They thanked God's grace for the abundant harvest.
- Je, mnaishi kwa neema baada ya kuhamia hapa?Are you living in prosperity since moving here?
- Hawakupata neema yoyote mwaka huo mgumu.They received no blessing that difficult year.
- Neema yake ilimfanya asaidie wengine kwa ukarimu.His prosperity made him help others generously.
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