Swahili
upindi
oo-PEEN-deh
How to say it
Swahiliupindioo-PEEN-dehsoon
Englisharcsoon
Frencharcsoon
Meaning
a bow, arc, or curved shape, as in upinde wa mvua, 'rainbow'.
Good to know
see upinde
Examples
- Watoto walishangaa kuona upinde wa mvua.The children were amazed to see the rainbow.
- Mwindaji alishika upinde na mshale.The hunter held a bow and arrow.
- Je, upinde huu umepindishwa vizuri?Is this bow properly curved?
- Upinde wa daraja ulijengwa kwa chuma.The bridge's arc was built from steel.
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