Swahili
zawadi
zah-WAH-dee
How to say it
Swahilizawadizah-WAH-deesoon
Englishpresentsoon
Frenchcadeausoon
Meaning
a gift or present, especially one given as a keepsake or prize.
Good to know
present, memento, keep- sake; prize
Examples
- Alimpa mkewe zawadi ya siku ya kuzaliwa.He gave his wife a birthday gift.
- Je, ulipata zawadi gani harusini?What gift did you receive at the wedding?
- Hakuleta zawadi yoyote sherehe hii.He didn't bring any gift to this celebration.
- Watashinda zawadi kubwa mashindano yajayo.They will win a big prize in the upcoming competition.
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