upato

How to say it

Meaning

a gong; also a ceremonial gift presented on a tray to the bride and groom at a wedding.

Good to know

gong; gifts pre- sented on a tray to the bride and groom at a wedding. upau, upao (pau, pao) one of the poles laid across the rafters of a native hut to sup- port the thatch. ( = Ipao.)

Examples

• Walipiga upato kutangaza tukio muhimu.They struck the gong to announce an important event.
• Bibi arusi alipokea upato kutoka kwa wazazi.The bride received a wedding tray-gift from her parents.
• Je, upato utaandaliwa kwa harusi hii?Will a wedding tray-gift be prepared for this wedding?
• Upato uliwekwa juu ya meza ya harusi.The gift tray was placed on the wedding table.