Swahili Word of the Day
rafiki
/ra-FI-ki/ • noun — 28th of Feb, 2026
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Meaning: friend
Examples
- Yeye ni rafiki yangu wa karibu.
(He is my close friend.) - Ninapenda kupiga soga na rafiki zangu.
(I love to chat with my friends.) - Rafiki wa kweli anasaidia kila wakati.
(A true friend helps at all times.)
Synonyms
- sahihi
- mwanafunzi
Commonly used in social contexts to refer to a close companion or ally. It can be used to describe both casual and deep friendships.
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