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Swahili

mizaha

mee-ZAH-hah

How to say it

Swahilimizahamee-ZAH-hahsoon
Englishjokessoon
Frenchblaguessoon

Meaning

Jokes or jests, things said or done in fun rather than seriously.

Good to know

Plural of mzaha (m-/mi- class); everyday conversational word.

Examples

  • Rafiki zangu walipenda kufanya mizaha darasani.My friends loved making jokes in class.
  • Je, mizaha hii ilimkasirisha mwalimu?Did these jokes annoy the teacher?
  • Mizaha hiyo si ya kuchekesha kila mtu.Those jokes are not funny to everyone.
  • Tutafanya mizaha zaidi kwenye sherehe ya kesho.We will make more jokes at tomorrow's party.

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