Swahili
kigong'ota
ki-go-NG'O-ta
How to say it
Swahilikigong'otaki-go-NG'O-tasoon
Englishsolemn chantsoon
Frenchchant solennelsoon
Meaning
a solemn or serious song, such as a dirge or ceremonial chant.
Good to know
a noun (class 7), related to the verb kuimba (to sing); used for grave or ceremonial singing rather than everyday songs.
Examples
- Walimwimbia marehemu kigong'ota.They sang a solemn chant for the deceased.
- Je, kigong'ota hiki ni cha zamani?Is this solemn chant an old one?
- Hawakuimba kigong'ota siku ile.They did not sing the solemn chant that day.
- Kikundi cha kwaya kitaimba kigong'ota kesho.The choir group will sing the solemn chant tomorrow.
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