fungate

How to say it

Meaning

the first seven days following a wedding, during which the newly married couple is provided for by relatives, a honeymoon period.

Good to know

arch, seven; the first seven days after a wedding (when food is supplied to the newly-weds by their relatives), honeymoon. fungo Isl. period of fasting

Examples

• Wapenzi walisherehekea fungate yao pwani.The newlyweds celebrated their honeymoon at the coast.
• Je, fungate yenu itachukua siku ngapi?How many days will your honeymoon period last?
• Hawakumaliza fungate kwa sababu ya kazi.They did not complete the honeymoon period because of work.
• Jamaa walileta chakula wakati wa fungate.Relatives brought food during the honeymoon period.