Swahili
visiwa
vee-SEE-wah
How to say it
Swahilivisiwavee-SEE-wahsoon
Englishislandssoon
Frenchîlessoon
Meaning
Pieces of land completely surrounded by water, islands.
Good to know
plural of kisiwa (ki-/vi- class).
Examples
- Zanzibar ina visiwa vingi vidogo karibu nayo.Zanzibar has many small islands near it.
- Je, visiwa hivi vinakaliwa na watu?Are these islands inhabited by people?
- Visiwa hivi si mbali na bara.These islands are not far from the mainland.
- Watalii watatembelea visiwa hivyo msimu huu.Tourists will visit those islands this season.
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