Good definition in English

Good means:

to be desired or approved of.

having the required qualities; of a high standard.

Good in Swahili

Good in Swahili can be translated as:

1. – zuri: (pronounced zoo-ree) This is the most general term for “good” in Swahili. It is used to describe anything positive, pleasant, or desirable.

Example

Chakula hiki ni kizuri sana. (This food is very good.)

Mtoto huyu ni mzuri sana na ana akili. (This child is very good and intelligent.)

Ni vizuri kwamba amerudi kwenye utu wake wa zamani. (It’s good that he’s back to his old self.)

Huu ni mgahawa mzuri. (This is a good restaurant.)

2. Njema: (pronounced n-jeh-mah) It is used to mean “beautiful” or “fine.”

Example

Siku njema! (Good day!)

Ninahisi vyema. (I feel fine.)

Kuwa na siku njema. (Have a good/nice day.)

Goodness in Swahili

Goodness in Swahili means uzuri.

Uzuri definifion in Swahili is: hali ya kupendeza, hali ya kuvutia. (pleasant state or attractive state).

Other words related to uzuri are:

• haiba
• wema
• jamala