miamba

How to say it

Meaning

Rocks, crags, or reefs; figuratively, steadfast or courageous people.

Good to know

plural of mwamba (m-/mi- class).

Examples

• Wapandaji walipanda juu ya miamba mikubwa.The climbers climbed up big rocks.
• Je, miamba hii ni hatari kupanda?Are these rocks dangerous to climb?
• Hakuna miamba karibu na ufuo huu.There are no rocks near this shore.
• Mawimbi yataendelea kupiga miamba usiku kucha.The waves will keep hitting the rocks all night.

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