mashujaa day

Questions

What does mashujaa day mean?

A Kenyan national holiday celebrated on October 20.

Where does mashujaa day come from?

Borrowed from Swahili mashujaa (“heroes”), borrowed from Arabic شُجَاع (šujāʕ).

How to pronounce mashujaa day

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mashujaa day”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “mashujaa day” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.