umaarufu
oo-mah-ah-ROO-foo
How to say it
Swahiliumaarufuoo-mah-ah-ROO-foo
Englishfame, popularity
Frenchcélébrité, popularité
Meaning
The state of being well known and talked about by many people.
Good to know
A noun of the u class with no plural, from maarufu, famous. Kupata umaarufu is to become famous, and kupoteza umaarufu to lose popularity.
Examples
- Msanii huyo alipata umaarufu kupitia mitandao.That artist became famous through social media.
- Umaarufu wa chama umeshuka mwaka huu.The party's popularity has fallen this year.
- Umaarufu haumaanishi furaha kila wakati.Fame does not always mean happiness.
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