idiom [verb]

Tokwa na machozi ya furaha

Maana (Definition)

To shed emotional tears when overwhelmed by sudden good news, victory, or reunion.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

weep tears of joy / cry out of intense happiness

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tokwa machozi ya furaha

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Emotional Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alitokwa na machozi ya furaha mwanaye alipohitimu chuo kikuu."

Translation: Mother wept tears of joy when her son graduated from university.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Furaha Gharika ya machozi Amani