idiom [verb]

Fua dafu

Maana (Definition)

To succeed or hold one's ground against daunting odds.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

succeed in overcoming a tough challenge

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fua dafu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Cultural Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alijitahidi sana na hatimaye akafua dafu kwenye mtihani."

Translation: He worked very hard and finally succeeded in overcoming the tough exam.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Toboa siri fanikiwa