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swahili [noun]

Juma la majonzi

Maana (Definition)

A seven-day period defined by grief, tragedy, or community mourning.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

week of mourning / sorrowful week

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

week ya msiba

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Phrase
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kijiji kilipitia Juma la majonzi baada ya mafuriko."

Translation: The village went through a week of mourning after the floods.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Cheko la msiba
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