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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