Swahili
hanzua
hahn-ZOO-ah
How to say it
Swahilihanzuahahn-ZOO-ahsoon
Englishsword dancesoon
Frenchdanse du sabresoon
Meaning
a traditional sword dance.
Good to know
sword dance. hao det. 3rd pers. pi. these/those
Examples
- Wapiganaji walicheza hanzua kabla ya vita.The warriors performed the sword dance before battle.
- Hanzua huchezwa kwa ustadi mkubwa wa panga.The sword dance is performed with great skill with swords.
- Watalii walivutiwa kuona hanzua ikichezwa.Tourists were fascinated to see the sword dance performed.
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