Swahili
raufu
rah-OO-foo
How to say it
Swahiliraufurah-OO-foosoon
Englishgentlesoon
Frenchdouxsoon
Meaning
gentle and well-bred in manner.
Good to know
adj. gentle, well-bred
Examples
- Mzee huyo ni raufu na mpole kwa kila mtu.That old man is gentle and courteous to everyone.
- Je, mwalimu wako ni raufu?Is your teacher gentle?
- Hakuwa raufu alipozungumza na wageni.He was not gentle when speaking with the guests.
- Tabia yake ya raufu iliwavutia wote waliokutana naye.His gentle manner won over everyone who met him.
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