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Swahili

kishale

kee-SHAH-leh

How to say it

Swahilikishalekee-SHAH-lehsoon
Englisharrowsoon
Frenchflèchesoon

Meaning

a slender, pointed projectile shot from a bow, a small arrow.

Good to know

dimin. of mshale. kishamba 221 kishwara

Examples

  • Mtoto alitengeneza kishale cha mianzi kuchezea.The child made a small bamboo arrow to play with.
  • Kishale kilielekezwa kwenye lengo.The little arrow was aimed at the target.
  • Je, unajua kutengeneza kishale na upinde?Do you know how to make a small bow and arrow?
  • Kishale kilipotea kwenye nyasi ndefu.The little arrow got lost in the tall grass.

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