Swahili
tahyati
tah-YA-ti
How to say it
Swahilitahyatitah-YA-tisoon
Englishlong lifesoon
Frenchlongue viesoon
Meaning
a formal greeting wishing someone a long life.
Good to know
interj.(in salutation) (I wish you) a long life!
Examples
- Aliwasalimia wageni kwa tahyati.He greeted the guests with a wish for long life.
- Wazee huamkia kwa tahyati katika sherehe za jadi.Elders greet with this salutation at traditional ceremonies.
- Tahyati ilitolewa mwanzoni mwa hotuba.The greeting was given at the start of the speech.
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