Swahili
upaja
oo-PAH-jah
How to say it
Swahiliupajaoo-PAH-jahsoon
Englishgiftsoon
Frenchcadeausoon
Meaning
a gift or blessing, especially one considered to come from God; generosity or hospitality.
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us. rel. gift (of God); in gen. generosity^ liberality, hospitality
Examples
- Mavuno mazuri ni upaja kutoka kwa Mungu.A good harvest is a blessing from God.
- Wageni walipokelewa kwa upaja mkubwa.The guests were welcomed with great hospitality.
- Je, unamshukuru Mungu kwa upaja wake?Do you thank God for his blessing?
- Upaja wake ulisaidia familia nzima.His generosity helped the whole family.
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