penzi

How to say it

Meaning

romantic love or deep affection; also a wish or desire.

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(us. mapenzi); love, favor, inclination; desire, wish

Examples

• Ana penzi kubwa kwa mkewe.He has great love for his wife.
• Je, penzi lenu limedumu miaka mingapi?How many years has your love lasted?
• Hakuwa na penzi la kweli kwake.He did not have true love for her.
• Penzi lao lilianza wakiwa shuleni.Their love began when they were in school.

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