Swahili
kionyo
ki-O-nyo
How to say it
Swahilikionyoki-O-nyosoon
Englishsign, hintsoon
Frenchsigne, indicesoon
Meaning
a characteristic sign, indication, allusion, hint, or warning.
Good to know
a rare word.
Examples
- Alitoa kionyo kidogo kabla ya kutangaza habari.He gave a small hint before announcing the news.
- Je, kulikuwa na kionyo chochote cha hatari?Was there any warning sign of danger?
- Hawakutambua kionyo hicho mpaka ilikuwa kuchelewa.They didn't notice that sign until it was too late.
- Tabia yake ilikuwa kionyo cha nia yake.His behaviour was a hint of his intentions.
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