starehe
stah-REH-heh
How to say it
Swahilistarehestah-REH-heh
Englishcomfort, ease; leisure, entertainment
Frenchconfort, aise; loisirs, divertissement
Meaning
A state of ease and comfort, and the pleasures people enjoy in their free time, such as music, drink and going out.
Good to know
N class noun with no plural. Kumbi za starehe are bars and entertainment venues; kwa starehe means comfortably, at ease.
Examples
- Baada ya kazi ngumu, anapenda kukaa kwa starehe nyumbani.After hard work, he likes to sit at ease at home.
- Serikali imefunga kumbi za starehe saa sita usiku.The government has closed entertainment venues at midnight.
- Hakuacha starehe zake hata alipokosa pesa.He did not give up his pleasures even when he had no money.
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