Swahili
ukonyezo
oo-koh-nyeh-ZOH
How to say it
Swahiliukonyezooo-koh-nyeh-ZOHsoon
Englishwink, signalsoon
Frenchclin d'œil, signalsoon
Meaning
a wink, gesture, or signal used to warn or hint at something without speaking.
Good to know
{us. mkonyezo, mi-); wink, sign, signal, warning; hint, allusion
Examples
- Alinipa ukonyezo nisiseme zaidi.He gave me a signal not to say more.
- Ukonyezo wake ulinionyesha hatari.His hint showed me there was danger.
- Je, uliona ukonyezo alionipa?Did you see the signal he gave me?
- Hakuelewa ukonyezo wa mwalimu.He did not understand the teacher's hint.
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