mwavuli
mwah-VOO-lee
How to say it
Swahilimwavulimwah-VOO-leesoon
Meaning
A folding frame covered with cloth held over the head against rain or sun. Figuratively, an organization or coalition that brings several groups together.
Good to know
M/mi class noun, plural miavuli. Chini ya mwavuli wa means under the umbrella of a coalition or body. The older spellings mwamvuli and mwemvuli point here.
Examples
- Usisahau mwavuli, mvua inakaribia kunyesha.Do not forget the umbrella, it is about to rain.
- Wachuuzi walikaa chini ya miavuli mikubwa sokoni.The vendors sat under big umbrellas at the market.
- Vyama vitano vilishiriki uchaguzi chini ya mwavuli mmoja.Five parties took part in the election under one umbrella.
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