Swahili
ndoa
n-DO-a
How to say it
Swahilindoan-DO-asoon
Englishmarriagesoon
Frenchmariagesoon
Meaning
the state of being married, or the ceremony of marriage.
Good to know
marriage, wedding, matrimony, funpa ndoa. conclude a marriage, vunja ndoa. break up a marriage
Examples
- Walifunga ndoa mwaka jana.They got married last year.
- Je, ndoa yao ilidumu muda gani?How long did their marriage last?
- Ndoa hiyo ilivunjika baada ya miaka miwili.That marriage broke up after two years.
- Hatavunja ndoa yake kwa urahisi.She will not break up her marriage easily.
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