ufanisi
oo-fah-NEE-see
How to say it
Swahiliufanisioo-fah-NEE-see
Englishefficiency, effectiveness; success
Frenchefficacité ; réussite
Meaning
The quality of doing something well, with good results and without waste; also success or prosperity.
Good to know
A noun of the u- class, from kufana, to succeed. Kwa ufanisi means efficiently or effectively, and kuongeza ufanisi is to improve efficiency.
Examples
- Mashine mpya zimeongeza ufanisi kiwandani.The new machines have increased efficiency at the factory.
- Timu ilicheza kwa ufanisi mkubwa.The team played very effectively.
- Nidhamu ni siri ya ufanisi wake.Discipline is the secret of her success.
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