ufufuko
oo-foo-FOO-koh
How to say it
Swahiliufufukooo-foo-FOO-koh
Englishresurrection; revival
Frenchrésurrection; renouveau
Meaning
The rising again of a person from the dead, above all the resurrection of Jesus in Christian belief; also the coming back to life of something.
Good to know
No plural. From kufufuka, to rise from the dead; ufufuo is another form, used the same way. Easter, Pasaka, celebrates ufufuko wa Yesu.
Examples
- Wakristo husherehekea ufufuko wa Yesu wakati wa Pasaka.Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at Easter.
- Padri alihubiri kuhusu ufufuko wa wafu.The priest preached about the resurrection of the dead.
- Mwaka huu umeleta ufufuko wa sekta ya utalii.This year has brought a revival of the tourism sector.
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