Swahili
ikipawa
ee-kee-PAH-wah
How to say it
Swahiliikipawaee-kee-PAH-wahsoon
Englishgiftsoon
Frenchcadeausoon
Meaning
a gift or present given to someone, or figuratively a natural talent.
Good to know
gift, present; fig. talent
Examples
- Alimpa ikipawa cha thamani siku ya harusi yake.He gave her a valuable gift on her wedding day.
- Kuimba ni ikipawa alichozaliwa nacho.Singing is a talent he was born with.
- Je, umempokea ikipawa alichotuma?Have you received the gift he sent?
- Watoto walifurahi kupokea vipawa vyao vya Krismasi.The children were happy to receive their Christmas gifts.
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