Swahili
mishale
mee-SHAH-leh
How to say it
Swahilimishalemee-SHAH-lehsoon
Englisharrowssoon
Frenchflèchessoon
Meaning
Arrows; figuratively, rays of light, insect stings, or the pointers of instruments such as a clock.
Good to know
plural of mshale (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Mishale ilitumika na wawindaji wa zamani.Arrows were used by hunters of old.
- Je, mishale hii bado inatengenezwa kwa mkono?Are these arrows still made by hand?
- Mishale haikufika lengoni kutokana na upepo mkali.The arrows did not reach the target because of the strong wind.
- Wanamichezo watashindana kwa mishale wikendi hii.Athletes will compete with arrows this weekend.
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