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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