Swahili Word of the Day
ndoa
/nDOH-ah/ • noun — 4th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: marriage
Examples
- Wanafunzi wanajifunza kuhusu ndoa katika darasa la kijamii.
(Students are learning about marriage in social studies class.) - Ndoa ni muungano wa watu wawili.
(Marriage is a union of two people.) - Alifunga ndoa mwezi jana.
(He got married last month.)
Synonyms
- muungano
- harusi
The word 'ndoa' is commonly used when discussing relationships and ceremonies that formalize the union between partners.
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