Swahili Word of the Day
ndoa
/NDOH-ah/ • noun — 3rd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: marriage
Examples
- Wanafurahia ndoa yao mpya.
(They are happy about their new marriage.) - Ndoa ni sehemu muhimu ya jamii.
(Marriage is an important part of society.) - Aliiambia mama yake kuhusu ndoa yake.
(He told his mother about his marriage.)
Synonyms
- mkwaju
- kuoana
The word 'ndoa' is commonly used to refer to the union between two people in a legal and/or ceremonial context.
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