Swahili Word of the Day
rafiki
/ra-FI-ki/ • noun — 1st of May, 2026
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Meaning: friend; a person you have a friendly relationship with
Examples
- Yeye ni rafiki yangu.
(He/she is my friend.) - Rafiki yangu anakuja leo.
(My friend is coming today.) - Rafiki yangu ananisaidia kusoma.
(My friend helps me study.)
Synonyms
- mwenzi
- rafiki wa karibu
Rafiki is used for both male and female friends. The plural is marafiki. Common phrases: "rafiki yangu" (my friend), "rafiki wako" (your friend). It is used in everyday conversation to refer to companions, classmates, or close acquaintances; for romantic partners you might use "mwenzi" or "mpenzi."
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