Swahili
ngoma
NGO-ma
How to say it
SwahilingomaNGO-masoon
Englishdrum, dancesoon
Frenchtambour, dansesoon
Meaning
a drum, or more broadly a traditional dance or musical performance accompanied by drumming.
Good to know
'piga ngoma' means to beat a drum, and 'kucheza ngoma' means to dance.
Examples
- Vijana walipiga ngoma usiku wote.The young men beat drums all night.
- Tutacheza ngoma harusini kesho.We will dance at the wedding tomorrow.
- Ngoma ya jadi ilianza baada ya jua kutua.The traditional dance began after sunset.
- Unajua kupiga ngoma?Do you know how to play the drum?
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