Swahili
matamasha
ma-tah-MAH-shah
How to say it
Swahilimatamashama-tah-MAH-shahsoon
Englishfestivalssoon
Frenchfestivalssoon
Meaning
Public celebrations marked by entertainment and festivity.
Good to know
plural of tamasha (ji-/ma- class).
Examples
- Matamasha ya muziki hufanyika kila mwaka.Music festivals take place every year.
- Je, utahudhuria matamasha hayo?Will you attend those festivals?
- Hakuna matamasha wiki hii.There are no festivals this week.
- Jiji litaandaa matamasha matatu mwezi ujao.The city will organize three festivals next month.
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