Swahili
pendevu
pen-DEH-voo
How to say it
Swahilipendevupen-DEH-voosoon
Englishkindsoon
Frenchgenresoon
Meaning
kind, affectionate, and warm-hearted in manner.
Good to know
adj. kind, affectionate, friendly
Examples
- Bibi yangu ni mtu pendevu sana.My grandmother is a very kind and affectionate person.
- Je, kwa nini watoto wanampenda mwalimu huyu pendevu?Why do the children love this affectionate teacher?
- Hakuwa pendevu kwa wageni wapya.He was not warm toward the newcomers.
- Tabia yake ya pendevu iliwavutia jirani wote.Her affectionate nature won over all the neighbors.
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