Swahili
ibura
ee-BOO-rah
How to say it
Swahiliiburaee-BOO-rahsoon
Englishmarvelsoon
Frenchmerveille, miraclesoon
Meaning
a marvel or miracle; also a mark, spot, or distinguishing sign.
Good to know
marvel, miracle, (remarkable) occurrence; sign, mark, characteristic; spot, speck, blot
Examples
- Kuzaliwa kwa mtoto huyo kulionekana kama ibura.That child's birth was seen as a marvel.
- Alikuwa na ibura usoni tangu kuzaliwa.He had a birthmark on his face since birth.
- Watu walishangaa kuona ibura hiyo angani.People were amazed to see that marvel in the sky.
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