kusherehekea
koo-sheh-reh-heh-KEH-ah
How to say it
Swahilikusherehekeakoo-sheh-reh-heh-KEH-ahsoon
Englishto celebrate
Frenchcélébrer
Meaning
To mark a happy event or a special day with a party, a meal, music or other festivities.
Good to know
The occasion is the object: kusherehekea siku ya kuzaliwa, to celebrate a birthday; kusherehekea ushindi, to celebrate a win. Sherehe is a celebration or party.
Examples
- Tulisherehekea siku ya kuzaliwa ya bibi nyumbani.We celebrated grandmother's birthday at home.
- Mashabiki walijaa barabarani kusherehekea ushindi.The fans filled the streets to celebrate the victory.
- Familia nyingi husherehekea Idi kwa chakula maalumu.Many families celebrate Eid with special food.
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Forms
kusherehekewa (passive of kusherehekea, to celebrate)
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