vema
VEH-mah
How to say it
SwahilivemaVEH-mahsoon
Englishwell; goodsoon
Frenchbien
Meaning
In a good or proper way, well; ni vema means it is good or advisable.
Good to know
It follows the verb: kufanya vema, to do well. Ni vema tuondoke mapema means we had better leave early. Vizuri is the more common everyday word.
Examples
- Wanafunzi wamefanya vema katika mtihani.The students have done well in the exam.
- Ni vema kunywa maji mengi kila siku.It is good to drink plenty of water every day.
- Amevaa vema kwa ajili ya sherehe.He is well dressed for the celebration.
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