Swahili
kimetameta
ki-me-ta-ME-ta
How to say it
Swahilikimetametaki-me-ta-ME-tasoon
Englishsparkle, glittersoon
Frenchscintillement, éclatsoon
Meaning
a glittering, sparkling, or flickering light.
Good to know
a reduplicated noun (class 7), from the verb kumeta (to shine, glitter); often describes stars, jewelry, or water reflecting light.
Examples
- Nyota zilikuwa na kimetameta usiku ule.The stars had a sparkle that night.
- Je, unaona kimetameta cha maji?Do you see the sparkle of the water?
- Hakuna kimetameta kwenye pete hii.There is no sparkle on this ring.
- Taa zitatoa kimetameta wakati wa sherehe.The lights will give off a sparkle during the celebration.
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