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Usages of kupiga makofi
Wageni watapiga makofi bi harusi na bwana harusi watakapoingia.
Guests will clap when the bride and groom enter.
Tafadhali tusipige makofi mapema; tusubiri mwongozo wa MC.
Please let’s not clap early; let’s wait for the MC’s guidance.
Kabla hujapiga makofi, subiri mpaka mwalimu akamilishe hotuba yake.
Before you clap, wait until the teacher has finished her speech.
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