indimi

Swahili

masalala

ma-sa-LA-la

How to say it

Swahilimasalalama-sa-LA-lasoon
Englishexclamation of amazementsoon
Frenchexclamation d'étonnementsoon

Meaning

an exclamation of amazement or admiration, often said to praise something remarkable.

Good to know

interjection, most often heard as "lo masalale!"; expresses wonder, especially in Muslim communities.

Examples

  • Lo masalale! Mtoto huyu amekua kiasi gani!Wow! How this child has grown!
  • Masalale, gari lako jipya ni zuri sana.Amazing, your new car is very beautiful.
  • Alishangaa akasema, Masalale, kazi hii imekamilika haraka!He was amazed and said, Wow, this work has been finished quickly!

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