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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