Swahili
maadhimisho
mah-ah-thee-MEE-shoh
How to say it
Swahilimaadhimishomah-ah-thee-MEE-shohsoon
Englishcelebrationssoon
Frenchcélébrationssoon
Meaning
Celebrations, solemn observances, or ceremonies marking important occasions.
Good to know
Plural of adhimisho (ji-/ma class, class 5/6); commonly used for formal or national commemorations.
Examples
- Maadhimisho ya Uhuru hufanyika kila mwaka Desemba.Independence celebrations take place every December.
- Je, maadhimisho haya yataanza saa ngapi?What time will these celebrations begin?
- Maadhimisho hayo hayakufanyika mwaka jana kwa sababu ya mvua.Those celebrations did not take place last year because of rain.
- Shule itaandaa maadhimisho makubwa mwezi ujao.The school will organize a big celebration next month.
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