Swahili · Adjectives
-refu
Long; tall
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of great length or height; agrees with noun class — mrefu, kirefu.
Example
Kaka yangu ni mrefu sana.
My brother is very tall.
Etymology
'Refu' signifies 'long' or 'tall' and is rooted in the Bantu language structure. It is used in various descriptions related to measurements or characteristics.
How & Where It’s Used
'Refu' is used in both informal and formal tones across spoken and written contexts, often in descriptions of people, objects, or distances.