araata

n. · class 2/2

1. friends, companions. Friends. People with whom one has a bond of mutual affection and trust; companions or allies.

Example: Angĩkorwo wĩ mũhooreri na muuma andũ nĩũrĩgĩaga na araata aingĩ. (Pleasant speech multiplies friends, and gracious lips, friendly greetings.); Atĩrĩĩrĩ, ikara kũraaya na thũ ciaku na wĩmenyagĩrĩre araata aaku. (Stay away from your enemies, and be on guard with your friends.)