Swahili
miangaza
mee-ahn-GAH-zah
How to say it
Swahilimiangazamee-ahn-GAH-zahsoon
Englishopenings, lightssoon
Frenchouvertures, lumièressoon
Meaning
Openings that let in light, such as small windows; rays of light or brightness; figuratively, enlightenment.
Good to know
plural of mwangaza (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Nyumba ile ina miangaza midogo ukutani.That house has small openings in the wall.
- Je, miangaza hii inatosha kuingiza mwanga?Are these openings enough to let in light?
- Hakuna miangaza kwenye chumba hicho giza.There are no openings in that dark room.
- Wajenzi wataongeza miangaza zaidi kwenye jengo jipya.The builders will add more openings in the new building.
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