Swahili
mwangaza
mwah-NGAH-zah
How to say it
Swahilimwangazamwah-NGAH-zahsoon
Englishopening, lightsoon
Frenchouverture, lumièresoon
Meaning
an opening that lets in light, such as a small window; a ray of light or brightness; figuratively, enlightenment.
Good to know
hole admitting light, (small) window; ray of light, brightness; fig. clarity; fig. enlightenment, cul- ture, education, pata (shikwa na) mwangaza. re- rpivp >>n!!'rhtenni?r.t/ci<!turs; H". "ubl: cation, announcement; fig. expedient
Examples
- Mwangaza wa jua uliingia dirishani.A ray of sunlight came through the window.
- Je, chumba hiki kina mwangaza wa kutosha?Does this room have enough light?
- Hapakuwa na mwangaza wowote gizani.There was no light at all in the darkness.
- Elimu ni mwangaza wa maisha.Education is the light of life.
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