Swahili
shanda
SHAN-da
How to say it
SwahilishandaSHAN-dasoon
Englishto stare in astonishmentsoon
Frenchregarder fixementsoon
Meaning
to stare in astonishment; to be amazed, dumbfounded, or thrilled.
Good to know
stare; be astonished/ amazed/dumbfounded/perplexed/stupefied/ shocked; be thrilled/enraptured/filled with enthusiasm; admire
Examples
- Watazamaji walishanda walipoona mchezo huo.The spectators stared in amazement when they saw that trick.
- Alishanda kusikia habari za ushindi wake.He was thrilled to hear the news of his victory.
- Je, ulishanda ulipomwona akiimba?Were you astonished when you saw him sing?
- Hawakushanda hata kidogo waliposikia habari hiyo.They were not amazed at all when they heard that news.
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