Swahili
shangwe
SHANG-we
How to say it
SwahilishangweSHANG-wesoon
Englishrejoicingsoon
Frenchréjouissancessoon
Meaning
rejoicing, jubilation, or festive celebration.
Good to know
rejoicing, ovation, wali- mpokea kwa shangwe. They greeted him joyfully; festivity; hubbub, commotion, arusi hii haina shangwe. This wedding was quiet (without commotion)
Examples
- Walimpokea kwa shangwe kubwa uwanjani.They greeted him with great jubilation at the field.
- Arusi hii haina shangwe.This wedding has no festivity.
- Je, shangwe itaendelea hadi usiku?Will the celebration continue until night?
- Hawakuwa na shangwe baada ya kushindwa mechi.They had no jubilation after losing the match.
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