pasaka
pah-SAH-kah
How to say it
Swahilipasakapah-SAH-kahsoon
EnglishEaster
Frenchpâquessoon
Meaning
The Christian feast that celebrates the rising of Jesus from the dead, held in March or April; also the Jewish Passover.
Good to know
Usually written with a capital: Sikukuu ya Pasaka, the Easter holiday; Ijumaa Kuu, Good Friday, comes before it.
Examples
- Tulisherehekea Pasaka pamoja na familia.We celebrated Easter together with the family.
- Makanisa yalijaa waumini siku ya Pasaka.The churches were full of worshippers on Easter day.
- Shule zitafungwa wiki ya Pasaka.Schools will close in Easter week.
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