Swahili
miminiko
mi-mi-NI-ko
How to say it
Swahilimiminikomi-mi-NI-kosoon
Englishpouring outsoon
Frenchdébordementsoon
Meaning
an outpouring or overflow of something; by extension, an abundance or profusion; also a cast or mold in metalworking.
Good to know
often figurative, as in miminiko ya watu, 'a great crowd of people'.
Examples
- Kulikuwa na miminiko ya watu wakielekea uwanjani.There was a great outpouring of people heading to the stadium.
- Mvua ilisababisha miminiko ya maji barabarani.The rain caused water to overflow onto the road.
- Je, miminiko ya baraka imemfikia kila mtu?Has the outpouring of blessings reached everyone?
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