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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