shemali

How to say it

Meaning

the left hand or side; also north, or the north wind.

Good to know

liter; left hand; north, north-wind

Examples

• Aliandika kwa mkono wa shemali.He wrote with his left hand.
• Upepo wa shemali ulivuma usiku kucha.The north wind blew all night.
• Je, kijiji chao kiko upande wa shemali?Is their village on the northern side?
• Hakugeuka upande wa shemali alipoitwa.He did not turn to the left side when called.