silaha

How to say it

Meaning

A tool made or used to hurt, kill or defend, such as a gun, a spear or a bomb; figuratively, anything that gives strength in a struggle.

Good to know

The plural is the same word (silaha hizi). Silaha za moto are firearms, silaha za nyuklia nuclear weapons, and kuweka silaha chini is to lay down arms.

Examples

• Askari walikuta silaha nyingi ndani ya gari.The soldiers found many weapons inside the car.
• Ni kosa kubeba silaha bila leseni.It is an offense to carry a weapon without a license.
• Elimu ni silaha dhidi ya umaskini.Education is a weapon against poverty.

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