Swahili
mfunguo
m-fu-NGU-o
How to say it
Swahilimfunguom-fu-NGU-osoon
Englishlooseningsoon
Frenchrelâchementsoon
Meaning
the act of loosening or unfastening; the end of a period of fasting.
Good to know
opposite of mfungo; also refers to the breaking of the fast.
Examples
- Mfunguo wa Ramadhani uliadhimishwa kwa sherehe.The end of Ramadan's fast was celebrated with festivities.
- Je, mfunguo wa mfungwa ulikuwa lini?When was the prisoner's release?
- Hawakupata mfunguo wa haraka.They didn't get a quick release.
- Waumini watasherehekea mfunguo kesho.The faithful will celebrate the end of the fast tomorrow.
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