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swahili [noun]

Siku ya ukumbusho

Maana (Definition)

An official day set aside to honor historical events, national heroes, or deceased loved ones.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

memorial commemoration day / anniversary day

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

memorial day

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

"Jamii ilikusanyika siku ya ukumbusho kuadhimisha mashujaa wa nchi."

Translation: The community gathered on memorial commemoration day to honor national heroes.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Jengo la kumbukumbuHeshimaSiku
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