wepesi
weh-PEH-see
How to say it
Swahiliwepesiweh-PEH-see
Englishease, lightness; quickness, agility
Frenchfacilité, légèreté; agilité, rapidité
Meaning
The quality of being light or easy: lightness in weight, ease in doing something, or quickness and agility of movement.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from the adjective epesi, light, easy, quick. With wa nouns the same spelling is the adjective: watu ni wepesi kusahau, people are quick to forget. Mungu akufanyie wepesi, may God make things easy for you.
Examples
- Chuma hiki kinapendwa kwa wepesi wake.This metal is liked for its lightness.
- Simu za mkononi zimeleta wepesi katika kulipa bili.Mobile phones have made paying bills easier.
- Mchezaji huyo anasifika kwa wepesi wa miguu yake.That player is praised for his quick feet.
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