krismasi
kree-SMAH-see
How to say it
Swahilikrismasikree-SMAH-see
EnglishChristmas
Frenchnoël
Meaning
The Christian holiday on 25 December that celebrates the birth of Jesus, and the festive season around it.
Good to know
Usually written with a capital: Sikukuu ya Krismasi, the Christmas holiday; mkesha wa Krismasi, Christmas Eve. Also spelled Krisimasi.
Examples
- Familia yetu hukutana kila Krismasi.Our family gets together every Christmas.
- Maduka yamejaa watu kabla ya Krismasi.The shops are full of people before Christmas.
- Tulienda kanisani siku ya Krismasi asubuhi.We went to church on Christmas morning.
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