Swahili
tawireni
ta-wi-RE-ni
How to say it
Swahilitawirenita-wi-RE-nisoon
Englishlong lifesoon
Frenchlongue viesoon
Meaning
an interjection used as a greeting, wishing someone a long life.
Good to know
A traditional greeting or blessing exclamation, wishing someone long life and well-being.
Examples
- Wazee walimsalimia kwa kusema, tawireni!The elders greeted him by saying, "long life to you!"
- Je, watu bado husema tawireni?Do people still say "tawireni"?
- Hawakusema tawireni tena.They no longer said "tawireni."
- Kesho watasema tawireni kwa bibi.Tomorrow they will say "tawireni" to grandmother.
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