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kushangaa

koo-shah-NGAH-ah

How to say it

Swahilikushangaakoo-shah-NGAH-ah
Englishto be surprised, to be amazed; to wonder
Frenchêtre surpris, s'étonner; se demander

Meaning

To feel surprise at something unexpected or strange, or to wonder at it and not understand why it happened.

Good to know

The cause often follows kwa or a clause: alishangaa kwa nini, he wondered why. Cha kushangaa means surprisingly, and the causative kushangaza means to surprise or to be surprising.

Examples

  • Nilishangaa kumwona hapa leo asubuhi.I was surprised to see him here this morning.
  • Usishangae akichelewa, ana kazi nyingi.Do not be surprised if he is late, he has a lot of work.
  • Watu walishangaa jinsi mtoto huyo anavyoimba vizuri.People were amazed at how well that child sings.

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Forms

nashangaa

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