Unit 13: Glossary
Kiswahili English aina type, kind alika invite amua decide andaliwa be served a meal or drinks; have preparations made arusi wedding asili origin, tradition baina among, between bali but rather baraka blessing bibi arusi bride bwana arusi groom chelewa be late desturi customs dini religion fedha money fuatana according to, following from funga to tie, close gari car gauni a female dress, gown hakimu magistrate heshima respect hudhuria participate, attend kanisani in the church kanzu a long robe karamu feast karibishwa be welcome, be invited kasisi pastor kichwani on the head kienyeji local, traditional kiislamu islamic kijana youth kikristu christian kisasa modern, of today kitamaduni culturally kofia cap kortini in the court kweli truly, honestly leta bring maandazi donuts maalumu special, specific madaraka powers of responsibility, appointment which carriers power and responsibility makabila tribes, ethnic groups maoni opinions, comments masharti conditions masinia large serving platters maua flowers mavazi clothing, outfit, dress, attire mbalimbali various, assorted mchanganyiko mixture mikeka mats miko large serving spoons mila traditions motokaa car msafara procession of moving people or animals msikitini in the mosque muziki music mwimbaji singer mzee elder namna type, kind ndoa marriage ngoma drum, dance nyimbo song ona to see padri priest pamba decorate, adorn pete ring piga beat, hit pita pass, go through pongeza congratulate rasmi official, agreed upon sahani plate shangazi paternal aunt sherehe celebration subiri wait sufuria cooking pot tayari make ready tazama to watch tunza to care for, nuture ukumbi hall; large spacious room in building umuhimu importance, significance upendo love for ushungi large scarf worn by women over the head vaa dress, wear vigelegele applause, shouts of joy vijiko spoons viti chairs vyombo instruments, implements wajomba uncles wakwe in-laws washiriki participants wasili arrive wosia advice, words to live by zawadi presents zungumza converse
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