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ufasaha

oo-fah-SAH-hah

How to say it

Swahiliufasahaoo-fah-SAH-hah

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language clearly, correctly and with ease. Kwa ufasaha means fluently, and also properly or as it should be done.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from fasaha, clear and correct speech. Kuongea Kiingereza kwa ufasaha, to speak English fluently; kutumia dawa kwa ufasaha, to use medicine properly.

Examples

  • Anazungumza Kifaransa kwa ufasaha.She speaks French fluently.
  • Walimu wanasisitiza ufasaha wa lugha kwa wanafunzi.The teachers stress language fluency for the students.
  • Mradi utafanikiwa ukisimamiwa kwa ufasaha.The project will succeed if it is managed properly.

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