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Swahili

purupuru

poo-roo-POO-roo

How to say it

Swahilipurupurupoo-roo-POO-roosoon
Englishcheerfulsoon
Frenchgaisoon

Meaning

cheerful and playful in manner.

Good to know

adj. gay, playful. purura

Examples

  • Watoto walikuwa purupuru wakicheza uwanjani.The children were cheerful and playful playing in the field.
  • Je, kwa nini leo uko purupuru hivi?Why are you so playful today?
  • Hakuwa purupuru baada ya kupokea habari mbaya.He was not cheerful after receiving the bad news.
  • Tabia yake ya purupuru iliwafurahisha wageni.His playful manner delighted the guests.

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