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Swahili

shupavu

shu-PA-vu

How to say it

Swahilishupavushu-PA-vusoon
Englishfirm, strictsoon
Frenchferme, strictsoon

Meaning

firm, hard, or tough; stubborn or unyielding.

Good to know

adj. firm, hard, tough; stubborn, un- yielding

Examples

  • Mti huu una mbao shupavu.This tree has tough wood.
  • Ni mtu shupavu asiyekubali kushindwa kirahisi.He is a tough person who does not easily accept defeat.
  • Je, uongozi wake ni shupavu vya kutosha?Is his leadership firm enough?
  • Hakuwa shupavu alipokabiliwa na changamoto kubwa.He was not firm when faced with a big challenge.

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