Swahili
mandari
mahn-DAH-ree
How to say it
Swahilimandarimahn-DAH-reesoon
Englishfestivitysoon
Frenchdivertissementsoon
Meaning
a form of entertainment involving dancing, music, and revelry, a festivity.
Good to know
Used to describe festive gatherings or parties.
Examples
- Watu wengi walikusanyika kwa mandari ya jioni.Many people gathered for the evening entertainment.
- Mandari inafanya maisha kuwa ya furaha.Entertainment makes life joyful.
- Kijiji kilifanya mandari usiku wa harusi.The village held a festivity on the wedding night.
- Je, mandari itaanza saa ngapi?What time will the festivity start?
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