faraja

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Swahili

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Arabic فَرَج (faraj).

Pronunciation

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  • Audio (Kenya):(file)

Noun

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faraja (n class, plural faraja)

  1. relief or comfort (removal of stress or discomfort)
  2. mercy (forgiveness or compassion)
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  • -fariji (to console, to comfort someone)