Swahili · Adjectives

-zuri

Good; beautiful

Beginneradjective

Definition

Good or beautiful; agrees with noun class — nzuri, mzuri, kizuri.

Example

Hii ni filamu nzuri sana.

This is a very good film.

Etymology

The adjective 'zuri' means 'good' or 'beautiful' and has its roots in the Bantu languages. Its usage reflects positive attributes in various contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'Zuri' is used informally in everyday conversations as well as in more formal descriptions, applicable in both spoken and written contexts throughout Swahili-speaking regions.

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