kuashiria

How to say it

Meaning

To show or suggest that something is so or is going to happen, by a sign, a mark or words.

Good to know

Takes its object directly or kwamba: dalili hizi zinaashiria mvua, these signs point to rain. Ishara is a sign; kuashiria is a little more formal than kuonyesha.

Examples

• Mawingu meusi yanaashiria mvua kubwa.Dark clouds signal heavy rain.
• Kauli yake iliashiria kwamba atajiuzulu.His statement hinted that he would resign.
• Mstari mwekundu unaashiria mpaka wa shamba.The red line marks the boundary of the farm.

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