indimi

Swahili

falme

FAHL-meh

How to say it

SwahilifalmeFAHL-mehsoon
Englishkingdomssoon
Frenchroyaumessoon

Meaning

Kingdoms, or the territories and systems of rule governed by monarchs.

Good to know

Plural of ufalme (u-/N class, class 11/10).

Examples

  • Falme nyingi za kale zilikuwa na majeshi makubwa.Many ancient kingdoms had large armies.
  • Je, falme hizi zilianzishwa lini?When were these kingdoms established?
  • Falme hizi hazikubaliani kuhusu mpaka wao.These kingdoms do not agree about their border.
  • Falme hizo zitaungana kuunda taifa moja siku moja.Those kingdoms will unite to form one nation someday.

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