urafiki

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Meaning

The close, friendly relationship between friends, and also good relations between countries or between people and nature.

Good to know

U class noun with no plural, from rafiki, friend. Common phrases: kuwa na urafiki na, to be friends with; urafiki wa kweli, true friendship; mahusiano ya urafiki kati ya nchi.

Examples

• Urafiki wao ulianza walipokuwa shule ya msingi.Their friendship began when they were in primary school.
• Nchi hizi mbili zina urafiki wa muda mrefu.These two countries have a long friendship.
• Usiharibu urafiki wetu kwa sababu ya pesa.Do not ruin our friendship because of money.

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