Swahili
nzuri
n-ZOO-ree
How to say it
Swahilinzurin-ZOO-reesoon
Englishgood, finesoon
Frenchbonsoon
Meaning
good, fine, nice, or beautiful; a general term of positive quality.
Good to know
The standard reply to “Habari?” Add “sana” for “very good.”
Examples
- Habari? — Nzuri!How are you? — Fine!
- Nzuri sana!Very good!
- Nzuri, asante.Fine, thank you.
- Nyumba hii ni nzuri sana.This house is very nice.