ishara

How to say it

Meaning

Something that shows or stands for something else, such as a gesture, a mark, a symbol or an early sign of what is coming.

Good to know

A noun of the n class, the same in the plural (ishara hizi). Kutoa ishara is to give a signal, and lugha ya ishara is sign language.

Examples

• Alinipa ishara ya kunyamaza.He signaled to me to keep quiet.
• Mawingu meusi ni ishara ya mvua.Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
• Njiwa mweupe ni ishara ya amani.A white dove is a symbol of peace.

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