kusalimiana

How to say it

Meaning

Of two or more people: to exchange greetings, with words, a handshake or a hug.

Good to know

The reciprocal of kusalimia, to greet. Often with kwa: kusalimiana kwa mikono, to shake hands. The subject is plural: tulisalimiana, we greeted each other.

Examples

• Wazee wawili walisalimiana kwa furaha sokoni.The two old men greeted each other happily at the market.
• Watoto hufundishwa kusalimiana na wakubwa kwa heshima.Children are taught to greet their elders respectfully.
• Wakati wa mlipuko, watu waliacha kusalimiana kwa mikono.During the outbreak, people stopped shaking hands.