Swahili
chanjanuka
chahn-jah-NOO-kah
How to say it
Swahilichanjanukachahn-jah-NOO-kahsoon
Englishto become cheerfulsoon
Frenchs'égayersoon
Meaning
to become lively, cheerful, or sociable; a variant stative form of changamka.
Good to know
related to changamka (to be cheerful, enthusiastic).
Examples
- Alichanjanuka mara alipopata habari njema.He became cheerful as soon as he got the good news.
- Je, utachanjanuka baada ya mapumziko?Will you become more cheerful after the break?
- Hajachanjanuka bado.He has not become cheerful yet.
- Watoto watachanjanuka wakiona zawadi.The children will become lively when they see the gifts.
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