Swahili
mbingu
MBI-ngu
How to say it
SwahilimbinguMBI-ngusoon
Englishsky, heavensoon
Frenchciel, paradissoon
Meaning
the sky or heavens; also used in religious contexts to mean heaven.
Good to know
plural form, common in religious speech, e.g. "mbinguni" (in heaven).
Examples
- Ndege waliruka angani, juu mbinguni.Birds flew in the air, up in the sky.
- Wakristo wanaamini mbinguni ni pahali pazuri.Christians believe heaven is a good place.
- Mbingu zilijaa mawingu meusi kabla ya dhoruba.The sky was full of dark clouds before the storm.
- Je, unaona nyota mbinguni usiku huu?Can you see the stars in the sky tonight?
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