kushangilia
koo-shah-ngee-LEE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikushangiliakoo-shah-ngee-LEE-ah
Englishto cheer, to celebrate, to rejoice
Frenchacclamer, applaudir, se réjouir
Meaning
To shout, sing or clap with joy to support someone or to celebrate good news, as fans do when their team scores.
Good to know
The one cheered takes an object marker: kuishangilia timu, to cheer the team. Shangwe is cheering and mashabiki walishangilia means the fans cheered.
Examples
- Mashabiki walishangilia kwa nguvu timu ilipofunga bao.The fans cheered loudly when the team scored.
- Wananchi walijitokeza barabarani kushangilia ushindi.The people came out on the streets to celebrate the victory.
- Tuliishangilia timu yetu hadi dakika ya mwisho.We cheered our team to the last minute.
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