Swahili
viumbe
vee-OOM-beh
How to say it
Swahiliviumbevee-OOM-behsoon
Englishcreaturessoon
Frenchcréaturessoon
Meaning
Living creatures, especially human beings, viewed as created beings.
Good to know
plural of kiumbe (ki-/vi- class); common word, often used in religious or philosophical contexts.
Examples
- Mungu aliumba viumbe vyote duniani.God created all the creatures on earth.
- Viumbe hivi vinaishi wapi?Where do these creatures live?
- Viumbe hawa hawakuonekana tena baada ya mafuriko.These creatures were not seen again after the flood.
- Wanasayansi watagundua viumbe vipya baharini.Scientists will discover new creatures in the sea.
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