Swahili
shangilio
shan-gi-LI-o
How to say it
Swahilishangilioshan-gi-LI-osoon
Englishrejoicingsoon
Frenchréjouissancessoon
Meaning
rejoicing, a festive reception or ovation; congratulations.
Good to know
rare rejoicing, festive re- ception, ovation; congratulations
Examples
- Umati ulimpokea kwa shangilio kubwa.The crowd received him with great jubilation.
- Shangilio la ushindi lilisikika mjini kote.The jubilation of victory was heard all over town.
- Je, kutakuwa na shangilio wakati wa kutunukiwa?Will there be a festive reception during the award ceremony?
- Hawakupokea shangilio walilostahili.They did not receive the congratulations they deserved.
Not yet checked by a native speaker.