maisha

Swahili

Etymology

From Arabic مَعِيشَة‎ (maʕīša).

Pronunciation

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Noun

maisha (ma class, plural only)

life
Synonym: uhai

Usage notes

This word is morphologically plural but semantically singular. If a plural sense is required, it may be put in the n class.

Derived terms

maisha ya mapenzi (“love life”)
maisha ya usiku (“nightlife”)

Related terms

-ishi

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