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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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