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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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