Swahili
alamu
a-LA-mu
How to say it
Swahilialamua-LA-musoon
Englishflagsoon
Frenchdrapeausoon
Meaning
a flag or banner, especially one used for signaling.
Good to know
flag, banner; signalling flag, warning
Examples
- Meli iliinua alamu ya hatari.The ship raised a warning flag.
- Alamu ilipepea juu ya jengo.The banner fluttered atop the building.
- Walitumia alamu kuashiria hatari.They used a flag to signal danger.
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