indimi

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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