Swahili
msangao
m-sahn-GAH-oh
How to say it
Swahilimsangaom-sahn-GAH-ohsoon
Englishastonishmentsoon
Frenchétonnementsoon
Meaning
a state of astonishment, surprise, or confusion.
Good to know
variant of mshangao.
Examples
- Msangao ulimkumba alipopokea habari ile.Astonishment overcame him when he received that news.
- Je, ulionyesha msangao ulipomwona?Did you show surprise when you saw him?
- Msangao wake ulionekana usoni.His confusion was visible on his face.
- Hakuonyesha msangao wowote.He showed no astonishment at all.
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