makwande
makwande is the Tsonga way to say congratulations.
This term is used to express approbation.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
Did you know?
- In many Tsonga-speaking communities, the act of giving a small gift or money is often as much a part of the 'congratulations' as the spoken word itself.
- When offering 'congratulations' during traditional ceremonies, it is common to use rhythmic clapping patterns to emphasize the joy of the moment.
- The linguistic structure of Tsonga often emphasizes the person being celebrated through specific noun classes, making the greeting more personal than the English 'congratulations'.
Example conversation
Xivani tells Yavuki that she passed her exam.
- XivaniMakwande, Yavuki! U hlwile xitiviso.Congratulations, Yavuki! You passed the test.
- YavukiKondzi swinene, Xivani!Thank you very much, Xivani!
- XivaniU tirile hi matimba swinene.You worked very hard.
- YavukiNdzi hlalele ntsena.I just kept at it.
