hafla
HAH-flah
How to say it
SwahilihaflaHAH-flah
Englishceremony, function, event
Frenchcérémonie, réception, événement
Meaning
A formal gathering held to mark an occasion, such as an opening, a signing, an award or a celebration.
Good to know
The plural is the same word. Hafla ya uzinduzi is a launch, hafla ya kutoa tuzo an award ceremony, and katika hafla hiyo means at that function.
Examples
- Waziri alihudhuria hafla ya kufungua hospitali.The minister attended the ceremony to open the hospital.
- Tuliandaa hafla fupi ya kumuaga mwalimu wetu.We organized a short farewell function for our teacher.
- Hafla hiyo ilimalizika kwa chakula cha jioni.The event ended with dinner.
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