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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