kupongeza
koo-poh-NGEH-zah
How to say it
Swahilikupongezakoo-poh-NGEH-zahsoon
Englishto congratulate, commendsoon
Frenchféliciter, louersoon
Meaning
To tell someone that you are pleased about their success or good work, or to praise an action in public.
Good to know
Takes the person as its object and kwa for the reason: nakupongeza kwa kufaulu, I congratulate you on passing. Pongezi are congratulations.
Examples
- Marafiki walikuja kupongeza bibi harusi.Friends came to congratulate the bride.
- Waziri alifika kupongeza wakulima waliofanya vizuri.The minister came to commend the farmers who did well.
- Ni vizuri kupongeza juhudi za watoto.It is good to praise children's efforts.
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