Swahili
mishumaa
mee-shoo-MAH-ah
How to say it
Swahilimishumaamee-shoo-MAH-ahsoon
Englishcandlessoon
Frenchbougiessoon
Meaning
Candles, used for lighting.
Good to know
plural of mshumaa (m-/mi- class).
Examples
- Mishumaa imewashwa mezani wakati wa chakula cha jioni.Candles were lit on the table during dinner.
- Je, mishumaa hii itadumu usiku kucha?Will these candles last all night?
- Mishumaa haikupatikana dukani kwa sababu ya mahitaji makubwa.Candles were not available at the shop due to high demand.
- Watanunua mishumaa zaidi kwa ajili ya sherehe.They will buy more candles for the celebration.
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