Swahili
viamba
vee-AHM-bah
How to say it
Swahiliviambavee-AHM-bahsoon
Englishcragssoon
Frenchrocherssoon
Meaning
Rocks, crags, or reefs; also the ridge-poles of a roof.
Good to know
plural of kiamba (ki-/vi- class); rocks, crags, or reefs. Rare word.
Examples
- Boti ilipita karibu na viamba hatari.The boat passed near dangerous crags.
- Je, viamba hivyo vinaonekana wakati wa maji kupwa?Are those crags visible at low tide?
- Wavuvi waliepuka viamba vilivyofichika.The fishermen avoided the hidden crags.
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