kushangaza
koo-shah-NGAH-zah
How to say it
Swahilikushangazakoo-shah-NGAH-zah
Englishto surprise, amaze, astonish
Frenchsurprendre, étonner
Meaning
To cause someone to feel surprise or wonder because something is unexpected.
Good to know
Ya kushangaza means surprising and kwa kushangaza means surprisingly; kushangaa is to be surprised, and kushangazwa is to be amazed by.
Examples
- Habari hizo zilimshangaza kila mtu.That news surprised everyone.
- Ni jambo la kushangaza kwamba hakuja.It is surprising that he did not come.
- Timu ndogo ilishinda kwa kushangaza.The small team won, to everyone’s surprise.
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