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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