kiwimbi

How to say it

Meaning

a small wave or ripple, especially on the surface of water.

Good to know

also used adjectivally to describe something wavy or undulating.

Examples

• Upepo mwanana ulileta viwimbi juu ya ziwa.A gentle breeze brought ripples across the lake.
• Nywele zake zina kiwimbi kizuri.Her hair has a nice wave.
• Je, kiwimbi hicho kilitokana na nini?What caused that ripple?
• Maji yalikuwa na viwimbi vidogo asubuhi.The water had small ripples in the morning.