Swahili
hongera
hohn-GEH-rah
How to say it
Swahilihongerahohn-GEH-rahsoon
Englishcongratulationssoon
Frenchfélicitationssoon
Meaning
congratulations, or a congratulatory gift.
Good to know
congratulations; gift
Examples
- Hongera kwa kufaulu mtihani wako!Congratulations on passing your exam!
- Tulimpa hongera kwa ndoa yake mpya.We gave him congratulations on his new marriage.
- Alipokea hongera nyingi baada ya kushinda mchezo.He received many congratulations after winning the game.
- Hongera kwa mtoto wenu wa kwanza!Congratulations on your first child!
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