hamasa
hah-MAH-sah
How to say it
Swahilihamasahah-MAH-sahsoon
Englishenthusiasm, motivation, zealsoon
Frenchenthousiasme, motivation, ardeursoon
Meaning
Strong eagerness and excitement that pushes people to act or take part, as among fans, voters or students.
Good to know
N class noun with no plural. Kuongeza hamasa is to raise enthusiasm; kuhamasisha is to mobilize or motivate people.
Examples
- Mashabiki walikuja kwa hamasa kubwa uwanjani.The fans came to the stadium with great enthusiasm.
- Ushindi huo umewapa wachezaji hamasa mpya.That win has given the players new motivation.
- Hamasa ya kupiga kura imeshuka mwaka huu.Enthusiasm for voting has dropped this year.
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