Swahili
maka
MAH-kah
How to say it
SwahilimakaMAH-kahsoon
Englishto be surprisedsoon
Frenchêtre surprissoon
Meaning
to be surprised, astonished, or amazed.
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Also used as an exclamation of surprise.
Examples
- Alimaka aliposikia habari hizo.He was astonished when he heard that news.
- Maka! Huwezi kuamini hili.Wow! You can't believe this.
- Watu walimaka kuona muujiza huo.People were amazed to see that miracle.
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