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uimbaji

oo-ee-MBAH-jee

How to say it

Swahiliuimbajioo-ee-MBAH-jeesoon
Englishsinging
Frenchchant

Meaning

The act or art of making music with the voice, alone or in a choir, as a hobby or a career.

Good to know

U class noun from kuimba, to sing. Mwimbaji is a singer; kipaji cha uimbaji is a talent for singing.

Examples

  • Uimbaji wake uliwagusa watu wote kanisani.Her singing moved everyone in the church.
  • Alianza uimbaji akiwa na miaka kumi tu.He started singing when he was only ten.
  • Mashindano ya uimbaji yatafanyika Jumamosi.The singing contest will be held on Saturday.

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