mshale

How to say it

Meaning

an arrow; figuratively, a ray of light, the sting of an insect, or the pointer/hand of an instrument such as a clock.

Good to know

mshale wa saa means the hand of a clock; mshale wa nuru means a ray of light.

Examples

• Wawindaji walitumia mshale kuwinda.The hunters used an arrow to hunt.
• Mshale wa nuru uliingia dirishani.A ray of light entered through the window.
• Je, mshale wa saa umesimama?Has the clock's hand stopped?
• Alichomwa na mshale wa nyuki.He was stung by a bee.

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