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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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