kiashiria
kee-ah-shee-REE-ah
How to say it
Swahilikiashiriakee-ah-shee-REE-ah
Englishsign, indicator
Frenchsigne, indicateur
Meaning
Something that shows that something else exists or is happening, such as a symptom of an illness, a warning sign or a figure that measures progress.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun: plural viashiria. Kiashiria cha hatari is a danger sign; viashiria vya uchumi are economic indicators.
Examples
- Homa kali ni kiashiria cha ugonjwa huu.A high fever is a sign of this illness.
- Viashiria vya uchumi vinaonyesha ukuaji mzuri.The economic indicators show good growth.
- Mawingu meusi ni kiashiria kwamba mvua inakuja.Dark clouds are a sign that rain is coming.
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