hongera
interjection
Congratulations! Well done!
Use hongera to congratulate someone.
Origins
Hongera has been linked to the honga family. In that family, hongea could refer to getting through a crisis and to congratulations after an event such as a journey or childbirth. The exact derivation of hongera still needs further confirmation.
Examples
Hongera kwa kufaulu mtihani!
Congratulations on passing the exam!
Hongera kwa kazi nzuri!
Well done on the good work!
Hongera kwa ushindi wako!
Congratulations on your victory!
Hongera kwa kupata kazi mpya!
Congratulations on getting a new job!
Hongera kwa kumaliza masomo!
Congratulations on finishing your studies!
Hongera kwa kufungua duka lako!
Congratulations on opening your shop!
Hongera, umefanya vizuri sana!
Well done, you did very well!
Hongera kwa kujifunza maneno haya!
Well done on learning these words!
Hongera kwa kufika kileleni!
Congratulations on reaching the summit!
