Swahili
memetuko
me-me-TU-ko
How to say it
Swahilimemetukome-me-TU-kosoon
Englishshiningsoon
Frenchscintillementsoon
Meaning
a shining, glittering, or sparkling quality.
Good to know
from -memetuka/-meremeta (to shine, sparkle).
Examples
- Memetuko wa nyota ulionekana angani.The twinkling of the stars was visible in the sky.
- Je, uliona memetuko wa maji chini ya jua?Did you see the sparkle of water in the sun?
- Hakuna memetuko usiku wa mawingu.There's no sparkle on a cloudy night.
- Vito hivi vitaacha memetuko mzuri.These gems will leave a beautiful sparkle.
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