vyema
VYEH-mah
How to say it
SwahilivyemaVYEH-mah
Englishwell, good; right, proper (ni vyema)
Frenchbien ; bon, convenable
Meaning
In a good or right way; ni vyema means it is good or it is proper to do something.
Good to know
Used after a verb like vizuri: kufanya vyema, to do well. Si vyema means it is not right. It is the ki/vi form of -ema, good, used as an adverb.
Examples
- Timu yetu imefanya vyema msimu huu.Our team has done well this season.
- Si vyema kuzungumza na mdomo uliojaa chakula.It is not proper to talk with your mouth full.
- Mgonjwa anaendelea vyema hospitalini.The patient is doing well in hospital.
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