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asante

UK /əˈsɑːnteɪ/US /əˈsɑːnteɪ/

词源

源自斯瓦希里语,原意为“感谢”,与阿拉伯语“shukran”有语言接触关系;作为族群名则来自阿坎语。

noun

❶ 指东非肯尼亚和坦桑尼亚地区的阿桑特人,属于班图语系族群,以传统农业和手工艺闻名。

“The Asante are known for their vibrant kente cloth.”

(阿桑特人以色彩鲜艳的肯特布闻名。)

“Asante culture places great importance on oral traditions.”

(阿桑特文化非常重视口述传统。)

❶ 阿坎语中表示“谢谢”的常用词,在西非加纳等地区广泛使用。

“He said 'Asante' when I handed him the gift.”

(当我递给他礼物时,他说了声“谢谢”。)

“Asante sana means 'thank you very much' in Swahili.”

(“Asante sana”在斯瓦希里语中意为“非常感谢”。)

同义词:thanks, gratitude, appreciation

常见短语

Asante sana — 斯瓦希里语中加强语气的感谢用语,相当于“非常感谢”,在东非地区通用。

“When the guide helped her, she said 'Asante sana' warmly.”

(当向导帮助她时,她热情地说“非常感谢”。)