unafuu
oo-nah-FOO-oo
How to say it
Swahiliunafuuoo-nah-FOO-oo
Englishrelief, ease; affordability
Frenchsoulagement; prix abordable
Meaning
A lessening of a burden or cost that makes life easier, such as lower prices or tax relief. Yenye unafuu describes something affordable.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from nafuu, relief or cheapness. Common phrases: bei ya unafuu, an affordable price; nyumba zenye unafuu, affordable housing; unafuu wa kodi, tax relief.
Examples
- Wananchi wanataka unafuu wa bei ya mafuta.Citizens want relief from the price of fuel.
- Serikali imejenga nyumba zenye unafuu kwa wafanyakazi.The government has built affordable houses for workers.
- Punguzo hilo la kodi litaleta unafuu kwa wafanyabiashara.That tax cut will bring relief to traders.
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