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Furaha

foo-RAH-hah /fu.ˈɾɑ.hɑ/

"Furaha" is Sheng for happiness (also: joy).

Meaning

  1. noun happiness, joy. Happiness. Sheng speakers often understate it — 'niko na furaha kidogo' — but the word is used exactly as in Swahili.

Examples

  • Nina furaha kubwa leo. I'm very happy today.
  • Furaha yake ni kuimba. Her joy is singing.
See Furaha used in other entries
  • Tuko pamoja kwa shida na furaha.We're together in hardship and joy.From Tuko Pamoja

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Where it comes from

Arabic 'farah' via Swahili.

How it was made: Swahili base.

Questions about Furaha

What does Furaha mean in Sheng?

"Furaha" is Sheng for happiness (also: joy). Happiness. Sheng speakers often understate it — 'niko na furaha kidogo' — but the word is used exactly as in Swahili.

How do you use Furaha in a sentence?

"Nina furaha kubwa leo." means "I'm very happy today."

How do you pronounce Furaha?

Say it foo-RAH-hah (/fu.ˈɾɑ.hɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Furaha come from?

Arabic 'farah' via Swahili.

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