upendo
oo-PEH-ndoh
How to say it
Swahiliupendooo-PEH-ndoh
Englishlove
Frenchamour
Meaning
A deep feeling of care and affection for someone, such as the love of parents for a child, between friends or in faith.
Good to know
An abstract noun with no plural: upendo wa kweli, true love. Mapenzi is used more for romantic love, upendo for love in general, in the family and in church.
Examples
- Mama yake alimlea kwa upendo mkubwa.His mother raised him with great love.
- Tuishi kwa upendo na amani.Let us live in love and peace.
- Harusi yao ilijaa upendo na furaha.Their wedding was full of love and joy.
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